audio OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1994 Owners Manual

ETR@ AM/FM stereo with ~assette Player
and Equalizer
The following information is important if your vehicle is
equipped with an Em@ A” stereo with a cassette
player and equalizer. This information replaces the
existing information from <‘ETR@ A” Stereo with
Cassette Player and Equalizer” on pages 96 and 97 of
your Owner’s Manual.
This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FM stereo
audio cassette system
with equalizer works:
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these four things:
@ It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases
volume when rotated to the right.
It lets you know what station you’re listening to.
(When the
radio is on, push the knob to display
the station.)
It tells you the time. (When the ignition is off, push
the knob to display the time.)
It allows you to hear the other side of the tape.
(Press the knob while the cassette is playing.)
The control behind the upper knob moves
the sound
between
your left and right speakers.
The Lower Knob
Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations. Push it to
get
AM or FM. The control behind the lower knob
moves the sound between your front and rear speakers.
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Tone Levers (Equalizer)
The 5 levers near the upper knob control the tone of
your radio.
Use the levers to set the bass, midrange,
and treble until
you get the sound you prefer. The
60 and 250 levers
adjust the bass;
1K is midrange; 3.5K and 10K adjust
the treble.
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PWR (Power)
The PWR button turns your system on and off.
AM-ST Button
Push this button if you want AM stereo. (“STEREO”
will be displayed when you are receiving an AM stereo
station
.)
CrO2 Button
The CrO2 button lets YOU set the system for the type of
cassette being played.
If you are playing chrome or
metal tapes, push the
Cr02 button in. If you are playing
standard tapes, make sure the button is out.
Your audio system has automatic Dynamic Noise
Reduction. It helps remove background hiss noise from
the radio or tape player.
Dm* is a registered trademark of the National
Semiconductor Corporation.
Pushbuttons
The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations.
You can set the pushbuttons for
up to eight favorite
stations
(4 AM and 4 EM). Just:
Tune in the station.
Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few
seconds
.)
Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons.
Whenever you push the button, the preset station
will appear.
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How to Use this Manual
MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER’S
manual from beginning to end when
they first receive their new vehicle.
This
vvlll help you learn about the
features and controls for your vehicle.
In
this manual, you’ll find that
pictures and words work together
to explain things quickly.
There are nine parts with thumb-
tabbed pages
in this manual.
Each part begins with
a brief list of
contents,
so you can usually tell at a
glance if that part contains the
information you want.
You can bend the manual slightly to
reveal the tabs that help you find
a
part.
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Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems
This part tells you how to use your
seats and safety belts properly.
Part 2: Features & Controls
This part explains how to start and
operate your Oldsmobile.
Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This part tells you how to adjust the
ventilation and comfort controls and
how to operate your audio system.
Part 4: Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information
and tips about the road and how to
drive under different conditions.
Part 5: Problems on the Road
This part tells you what to do if you
have
a problem while driving, such as
a flat tire or engine overheating.
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The Instrument Panel-Your
Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let
you know at a glance how your vehicle
is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, how much fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive
safely and economically.
The main components
of your
instrument panel are:
1. Side Vents
2. Side Window Defogger
3. Rear Window Wipermasher
4. Rear Window Defogger
5. Light Controls
6. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
7. Instrument Cluster
8. Gearshift Lever
9. Climate Controls
IO. Lighter
11. Center Vents
12. Glove Box
13. Side Window Defogger
14. Side Vents
15. Audio System
16. Ashtray
17. Tailgate Window Release
18. Power Remote Control Mirrors
19. Ignition Switch
20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
21. Horn
22. Fuse Panel (under instrument
panel)
23. Hood Release
24. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
25. Parking Brake Release
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In this part you’ll find out how to
operate the comfort control systems
and audio systems offered with your
Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about
the particular system supplied with
your vehicle.
Part 3
Comfort Controls &Audio Systems
Climate Control System ........................................................................\
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Defogging and Defrosting ........................................................................\
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Rear Window Defogger ........................................................................\
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Setting the Clock ........................................................................\
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AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Equalizer ................................................ 96
AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player .................................................... 98
Understanding Radio Reception.. ... . . . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ........................................................................\
. 102
Care of Your Compact Discs ........................................................................\
.......... 102
Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................................................\
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Comfort Cont'rok &Audio Systems
LO HI
Climate Control System
Your vehicle's heater and air
conditioner work best
if you keep your
windows closed. Your vehicle also has
flow-through ventilation, described later
in this section, to bring outside air into
your vehicle.
3f Fan Lever: The lever at the top has
four positions. Move it toward
HI to
increase the air flow. To decrease the
air flow, move it toward
LO.
Temperature Lever: Slide the lever on
the left to control the temperature of the
air flow into the vehicle. Move the lever
up for warmer air, down for cooler air.
Function Lever: Slide the lever on the
right to select the function desired. The
air conditioner compressor will operate
in all settings except
VENT and HTR
(Heater) when the outside temperature
is above freezing. When the air
conditioner compressor cycles
on, you
may sometimes notice slight changes in
your vehicle's engine performance and
power. This is normal, because the
system is designed to keep the desired
cooling level and help fuel economy. There are
three air conditioning
settings:
MAX A/C, NORM A/C, and
BI-LEV A/C. On very hot days, your
vehicle will cool down more quickly and
economically in any of these settings
if
you open the windows long enough to
let hot inside air escape. For all settings,
adjust the temperature control lever and
fan speed as desired.
MAX A/C: Select this setting to get
maximum cooling or quick cool-down
on very hot days. This setting
recirculates much of the air inside your
vehicle. It should not be used for long
periods
of time because the air may
become too cold and dry.
Also slide the temperature control lever
down to the coolest setting and adjust
the fan speed as desired.
NORM A/C: Use this setting for
normal cooling on hot days. This setting
cools outside air and directs it through
the instrument panel outlets.
BI-LEV A/C: Use on cool but sunny
days. This setting brings in outside air,
but directs it two ways-through the
instrument panel outlets and the heater
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Rear Window Defogger
Press ON to warm the defogger grid on
:he rear window. The indicator light
will glow while the rear window
iefogger is operating. The defogger will
:urn off automatically after about
10
ninutes. If you turn it on again, the
iefogger will operate for about five
ninutes only.
You can turn the defogger
Iff by turning off the ignition or
?ressing
OFF.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle
.icense across the defogger grid on the
:ear window.
NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or
something else sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming
grid, and the repairs wouldn't be
covered by your warranty.
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation
system supplies outside air into the
vehicle when
it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the
heater
or the air conditioning fan is
running.
Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free
of ice, snow, or any other obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better,
reducing the chance of fogging the
inside
of your windows.
weather, slide the function lever to
HTR and turn the blower fan to HI
for a few moments before driving off.
When you enter a vehicle in cold
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This helps clear the intake ducts of
snow and moisture, and reduces the
chance
of fogging the inside of your
windows.
Keep the air path under the front
seats and console clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Audio Systems
The following pages describe the audio
systems available for your Oldsmobile,
and how to get the best performance
from them. Please read about the
system in your vehicle.
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 the 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 engine, Delcom 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 dealer and be sure to
check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units.
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Setting the Clock
Setting the clock is easy.
I. With the radio on or off and the
ignition
on, press SET. The SET
indicator will appear on the digital
screen for five seconds.
2. You must begin to set the clock to
the correct hour and minute during
those five seconds. Press
SCAN to
set the correct hour. Press
SEEK to
set the correct minute.
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2 AM-FM
AMIFM Stereo with Cassette
Player and Equalizer
The digital display indicates information
on the time or radio station frequency,
the AM or FM radio band, whether the
station is in stereo, and many other
radio functions.
PWR (Power): Press to turn the unit
on and off when the ignition is on.
VOL-BAL (Volume-Balance): Turn
the upper knob to adjust the volume, or
press it to change the side of a tape
that’s playing. Press the knob to display
the time when the ignition
is off, or to switch
between time and radio station
frequency while the radio is on.
The control ring behind the
VOL-BAL
knob adjusts the left/right speaker
balance.
TUNE-FADE: This knob has two
functions. Turn it
to the left or right to
tune in radio stations (the radio station
frequency will be displayed on the
digital screen). Press the knob to
change between the AM and FM bands
(the digital screen will momentarily
display
AM or FM, and if the station is
in stereo,
STEREO will be displayed). Your
radio has an AMAX-certified
receiver. It can produce quality AM
stereo sound and receive C-Quam@
stereo broadcasts. AMAX reduces noise
without reducing the high frequencies
you need for the best sound. You don’t
have to
do anything to your Delco/GM
radio because AMAX
is automatic.
The control ring behind the
TUNE-
FADE
knob adjusts the front/rear
speaker balance.
Equalizer Controls: Boost the bass,
emphasize a voice in song, brighten the
treble-your equalizer gives
you
freedom to adjust five separate
frequencies of sound to your individual
taste. Move a lever up to emphasize a
frequency, move it down
to de-
emphasize. It’s best to begin with the
levers in the middle position, then
adjust individual levers as you like.
LOUD: Press to increase the bass
response. This is most helpful in
producing a natural sound at low
listening levels.
AUTO DNR (Dynamic Noise
Reduction):
This sound system
automatically reduces background
noises on AM,, FM and cassette tapes.
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4MIFM Stereo Radio with
Compact Disc Player
The digital display indicates information
3n the time or radio station frequency,
the AM or FM radio band, whether the
station is in stereo, and many other
radio functions.
PWR (Power): Press to turn the unit
on when the ignition is on. Press again
to turn the unit off.
MUTE-VOL (Upper Knob): This
zontrol has three functions.
Turn the knob to adjust volume up
or down.
. Press the knob to silence the radio
temporarily. Press again to restore
original volume.
adjust lefthight speaker balance to
your taste.
BAND-TUNE (Lower Knob): This
control has three functions.
Turn the knob to tune the radio.
Press the knob to switch from the AM
band to the FM band. Press again to
switch from FM to AM.
Turn the ring behind the hob to
adjust the front-rear speaker balance
(also called “fade”) to your taste.
Turn the ring behind the knob to
RCL (Recall): Press to switch the
display from the time to radio station
frequency. Press again
to switch from
the radio frequency
to time.
BASS: Press the upper part to increase
bass. Press the lower part to decrease
bass.
TREB (Treble): Press the upper part to
increase treble. Press the lower part to
decrease treble.
SEEK: Press the left side to tune in the
next station lower in frequency. Press
the right side to tune in the next station
higher in frequency.
SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds
to the next station on the AM or FM
band; the scan will continue every few
seconds until you press
SCAN again at
any time to stop on a particular station.
To Preset Radio Stations:
The five numbered pushbuttons are
used to immediately select any of ten
preset radio stations, five AM and five
FM. Four of the pushbuttons are also
used when you play a compact disc.
1. Tune the display to a station you
want to preset.
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