For 1990-2009 cars

### Delco® AM/FM Stereo Radio with Clock

### Radio Operation

#### Radio Display Illumination

When the headlamps or the parking lamps are ON, the illumination controller controls the illumination of the display. The controller is located on the lower instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. When the headlamps or the parking lamps are OFF, the display lights at 100 percent intensity. The display is not adjustable.

#### ON/VOL

Set the ignition switch to the ACC or ON positions in order to operate the radio. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positions and the radio is turned OFF, the time will display. All controls will deactivate, except those controls required to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operation.

When the ignition is in the OFF position, you can display the time for approximately 5 seconds by pressing the RECALL button.

Turning the knob clockwise, past the detent will turn ON the radio. Turning the knob further will increase the volume. In order to decrease the volume, turn the knob counterclockwise. Turning the knob past the detent will turn the radio OFF.

#### RECALL

Pressing the RECALL button (with the radio on) toggles the display between the clock and the radio frequency. After approximately 5 seconds, the display reverts back to the clock. This dual function button is also used to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operations.

#### AM/FM

Press this button in order to toggle between the AM and the FM bands. The letters AM or FM will appear on the display, depending upon the band that you chose. The radio will automatically go to the frequency that played when that band was last active.

#### SEEK

Press the right end of the SEEK button in order to automatically tune the radio to the next higher station within range. Press the left end of the SEEK button in order to automatically tune the radio to the next lower station within range. In either case, when you reach the end of the band, the seek function will continue to operate in the same direction at the opposite end of the band.

#### TUNE

Press and hold the right end of the TUNE button in order to manually tune to the next higher frequency. Press and hold the left end of the TUNE button in order to manually tune to the next lower frequency. If you hold down the TUNE button in either direction for more than 1 second, the function goes to fast tune. On the AM band, the frequency advances in increments of 10 kHz in either direction. On the FM band, the frequency advances in increments of 0.2 MHz in either direction. In either case, when you reach the end of the band, the tune function will continue in the same direction at the opposite end of the band. Release the button when you reach the desired frequency.

This dual function button is also used to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operation.

#### Radio Frequency Preset Buttons

The radio has 6 preset buttons. The buttons are numbered 1-6. The buttons permit you to preset 12 stations (6 AM and 6 FM). In order to set a station preset button, perform the following steps:

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 mute during this step.
4. When the sound resumes, release the button.
5. The button is now set to the desired station. The radio will now automatically tune to that pre-determined station whenever you press the button.

If power to the radio unit is interrupted, the preset buttons will lose their memory. If the buttons lose their memory, reset the preset buttons.

#### Setting the Tone

In order to adjust the treble, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the TREB/BAL control knob to the OUT position.
2. Turn the knob clockwise in order to increase the treble, or turn the knob counterclockwise in order to decrease the treble.

In order to adjust the bass, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the BASS/FADE control knob to the OUT position.
2. Turn the knob clockwise in order to increase the bass, or turn the knob counterclockwise in order to decrease the bass.

After either adjustment, depress and release the knob in order to return the knob to the IN position.

#### Adjusting the Speaker Balance

In order to adjust the balance, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the TREB/BAL control knob to the OUT position.
2. Pull the knob.

• | Turn the knob clockwise in order to move the sound toward the right speakers.

• | Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the sound toward the left speakers.

In order to adjust the fade, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the BASS/FADE control knob to the OUT position.
2. Pull the knob.

• | Turn the knob clockwise in order to move the sound toward the rear speakers.

• | Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the sound toward the front speakers.

After either adjustment, fully depress and release the knob in order to return the knob to the IN position.

### Clock Operation

The clock function of this radio does not have a memory function. If power to the radio is interrupted, you will have to reset the clock.

#### Setting the Clock

In order to set the clock, the ignition switch must be in the ACC or the ON position. The radio may be either ON or OFF.

In order to set the hour, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the RECALL button (TIMESET).
2. At the same time, press and hold the left end of the TUNE (HR) button.
3. Release the button when the correct hour appears.

In order to set the minutes, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the RECALL button (TIMESET).
2. At the same time, press and hold the right end of the TUNE (MIN) button.
3. Release the button when the correct minute appears.

### Delco® AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player

### Radio Operation

#### Radio Display Illumination

When the headlamps or the parking lamps are ON, the illumination controller controls the illumination of the display. The controller is located on the lower instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. When the headlamps or the parking lamps are OFF, the display lights at 100 percent intensity. The display is not adjustable.

#### ON/VOL

Set the ignition switch to the ACC or ON positions in order to operate the radio. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positions and the radio is turned OFF, the time will display. All controls will deactivate, except the tape eject button those controls required to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operation.

When the ignition is in the OFF position, you can display the time for approximately 5 seconds by pressing the RECALL button.

Turning the knob clockwise, past the detent will turn ON the radio. Turning the knob further will increase the volume. In order to decrease the volume, turn the knob counterclockwise. Turning the knob past the detent will turn the radio OFF.

#### RECALL

Pressing the RECALL button (with the radio on) toggles the display between the clock and the radio frequency. After approximately 5 seconds, the display reverts back to the clock. This dual function button is also used to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operations.

#### AM/FM

Press this button in order to toggle between the AM and the FM bands. The letters AM, FM1, or FM2 will appear on the display, depending upon the band that you chose. The radio will automatically go to the frequency that played when that band was last active.

#### SEEK

Press the right end of the SEEK button in order to automatically tune the radio to the next higher station within range. Press the left end of the SEEK button in order to automatically tune the radio to the next lower station within range. In either case, when you reach the end of the band, the seek function will continue to operate in the same direction at the opposite end of the band.

#### TUNE

Press and hold the right end of the TUNE button in order to manually tune to the next higher frequency. Press and hold the left end of the TUNE button in order to manually tune to the next lower frequency. If you hold down the TUNE button in either direction for more than 1 second, the function goes to fast tune. On the AM band, the frequency advances in increments of 10 kHz in either direction. On the FM band, the frequency advances in increments of 0.2 MHz in either direction. In either case, when you reach the end of the band, the tune function will continue in the same direction at the opposite end of the band. Release the button when you reach the desired frequency.

This dual function button is also used to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operation.

#### Radio Frequency Preset Buttons

The radio has 6 preset buttons. The buttons are numbered 1-6. The buttons permit you to preset 18 stations (6 AM and 12 FM: 6 FM1 and 6 FM2). In order to set a station preset button, perform the following steps:

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 mute during this step.
4. When the sound resumes, release the button.
5. The button is now set to the desired station. The radio will now automatically tune to that pre-determined station whenever you press the button.

If power to the radio unit is interrupted, the preset buttons will lose their memory. If the buttons lose their memory, reset the preset buttons.

Preset button 2 controls the Dolby® function when a cassette is playing. Refer to Cassette Operation for details on Dolby® operation in the cassette mode.

#### Setting the Tone

In order to adjust the treble, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the TREB/BAL control knob to the OUT position.
2. Turn the knob clockwise in order to increase the treble, or turn the knob counterclockwise in order to decrease the treble.

In order to adjust the bass, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the BASS/FADE control knob to the OUT position.
2. Turn the knob clockwise in order to increase the bass, or turn the knob counterclockwise in order to decrease the bass.

After either adjustment, depress and release the knob in order to return the knob to the IN position.

Important: Both controls have a detent position at the center for balance of treble and bass. When a preset equalization is active, rotating either the TREB or the BASS knobs will cancel the preset equalization and revert to BASS and TREB controls.

#### Tone Select

Press the TONE button in order to activate the preset tone feature. The TONE button will allow you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings for the following types of sound:

• | Rock

• | News

• | Pop

• | Jazz

• | Classical

Each time you press the TONE button, a different setting appears on the display. When you press the TONE button again after the CLASSICAL setting, the tone control reverts to manual control. Manual control allows you to use TREB and BASS in order to set the tone.

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

#### Adjusting the Speaker Balance

In order to adjust the balance, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the TREB/BAL control knob to the OUT position.
2. Pull the knob.

• | Turn the knob clockwise in order to move the sound toward the right speakers.

• | Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the sound toward the left speakers.

In order to adjust the fade, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the BASS/FADE control knob to the OUT position.
2. Pull the knob.

• | Turn the knob clockwise in order to move the sound toward the rear speakers.

• | Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the sound toward the front speakers.

After either adjustment, fully depress and release the knob in order to return the knob to the IN position.

### Cassette Player Operation

In order to operate the cassette player, perform the following steps:

• | Set the ignition switch to the ACC position or to the ON position.

• | Turn ON the radio power.

The cassette player works best with tapes which are 60-90 minutes long. Longer tapes are thinner and may not function properly in this unit. Do not use these longer tapes when you diagnose problems in the cassette player.

The side of the cassette with the tape visible should face to the right when you insert the cassette into the unit. The tape may not be seated squarely in the player if the following conditions occur:

• | You hear no sound.

• | You hear garbled sound.

If these problems occur, perform the following steps:

1. Press the EJECT button in order to remove the tape.
2. Reinsert the tape.

When you insert a metal or chrome tape, the letters MTL will appear on the display.

Once the tape begins to play, you may use the following controls in the same manner as with the radio:

• | Volume

• | Treble

• | Bass

• | Balance

• | Fade

The cassette radio has a feature which determines whether a cassette tape is broken. When the take-up reel spins faster than a set threshold, the player assumes that the tape is broken. The tape ejects. You may disable this feature by pressing and holding the TAPE button for approximately 5 seconds while the ignition is ON and the radio is OFF. The TAPE icon will blink once or twice indicating that this feature has been disabled. The Cut Tape Detection feature will remain disabled until you press the EJECT button.

#### AM/FM

If a cassette is playing, depressing the AM/FM band button will perform the following functions:

1. Stop the tape.
2. Retract the pinch rollers.
3. Switch to radio receiver mode.

#### Tape Direction Indicators

The side of the tape which is playing (top or bottom) is indicated by arrows at the far left of the display.

#### Fast Forward

Activate the fast forward operation by pressing the arrows on the right end of the TUNE (FF) button. This will fast forward the tape in the direction of play. Press the right end of the TUNE (FF) button or press the RECALL button in order to return to normal playing speed.

Important: Pressing the RECALL button changes the tape side in addition to stopping the fast forward operation.

#### Rewind

Activate the rewind operation by pressing the arrows on the left end of the TUNE (REW) button. This will rewind the tape opposite to the direction of play. Press the left end of the TUNE (REW) button or press the RECALL button in order to return to normal playing speed.

Important: Pressing the RECALL button changes the tape side in addition to stopping the rewind operation.

#### Next Selection

Activate the next selection operation by pressing the arrows on the right end of the SEEK (NEXT) button. This will cause the tape to move to the beginning of the next selection. In order for the next selection function to operate properly, the tape must have 3-4 seconds of silence between selections. Press the right end of the SEEK (NEXT) button or press the RECALL button in order to return to normal playing speed.

Important: Pressing the RECALL button changes the tape side in addition to stopping the next selection operation.

#### Previous Selection

Activate the previous selection operation by pressing the arrows on the left end of the SEEK (PREV) button. This will result in one of two actions:

• | If the current selection has been playing for more than 8 seconds, the tape will rewind to the beginning of the current selection.

• | If the current selection has been playing for less than 8 seconds, the tape will rewind to the beginning of the previous selection.

Press the left end of the SEEK (PREV) button or press the RECALL button in order to return to normal playing speed.

Important: Pressing the RECALL button changes the tape side in addition to stopping the previous selection operation.

#### Changing Programs

Press the TAPE button or press the RECALL button in order to switch from one side of the tape to the other. Note the arrow in the graphic display.

#### Dolby® Noise Reduction

Pressing the preset 2 button removes noise from Dolby® NR-encoded tapes. (Dolby® Noise Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.)

#### Eject

Press the EJECT button in order to remove or to stop the tape. The unit will return to radio operation.

#### Tape

When a tape is loaded and the radio is in receiver mode, pushing the TAPE button causes the following actions to occur:

1. The receiver mode will cancel.
2. The tape will begin to play normally.

If you push the TAPE button when no tape is loaded, the tape play is not affected. If you push the TAPE button when the tape is in REV, FWD, PREV, or NEXT modes, the following actions will occur:

1. The indicated mode will cancel.
2. The tape will change to the other side.

### Clock Operation

The clock function of this radio does not have a memory function. If power to the radio is interrupted, you will have to reset the clock.

#### Setting the Clock

In order to set the clock, the ignition switch must be in the ACC or the ON position. The radio may be either ON or OFF.

In order to set the hour, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the RECALL button (TIMESET).
2. At the same time, press and hold the left end of the TUNE (HR) button.
3. Release the button when the correct hour appears.

In order to set the minutes, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the RECALL button (TIMESET).
2. At the same time, press and hold the right end of the TUNE (MIN) button.
3. Release the button when the correct minute appears.

### Delco® Stereo with Compact Disc Player

### Radio Operation

#### Radio Display Illumination

When the headlamps or the parking lamps are ON, the illumination controller controls the illumination of the display. The controller is located on the lower instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. When the headlamps or the parking lamps are OFF, the display lights at 100 percent intensity. The display is not adjustable.

#### ON/VOL

Set the ignition switch to the ACC or ON positions in order to operate the radio. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positions and the radio is turned OFF, the time will display. All controls will deactivate, except the tape eject button and those controls required to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operation.

When the ignition is in the OFF position, you can display the time for approximately 5 seconds by pressing the RECALL button.

Turning the knob clockwise, past the detent will turn ON the radio. Turning the knob further will increase the volume. In order to decrease the volume, turn the knob counterclockwise. Turning the knob past the detent will turn the radio OFF.

#### RECALL

Pressing the RECALL button (with the radio on) toggles the display between the clock and the radio frequency. After approximately 5 seconds, the display reverts back to the clock. This dual function button is also used to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operations.

#### AM/FM

Press this button in order to toggle between the AM and the FM bands. The letters AM, FM1, or FM2 will appear on the display, depending upon the band that you chose. The radio will automatically go to the frequency that played when that band was last active.

#### SEEK

Press the right end of the SEEK button in order to automatically tune the radio to the next higher station within range. Press the left end of the SEEK button in order to automatically tune the radio to the next lower station within range. In either case, when you reach the end of the band, the seek function will continue to operate in the same direction at the opposite end of the band.

#### TUNE

Press and hold the right end of the TUNE button in order to manually tune to the next higher frequency. Press and hold the left end of the TUNE button in order to manually tune to the next lower frequency. If you hold down the TUNE button in either direction for more than 1 second, the function goes to fast tune. On the AM band, the frequency advances in increments of 10 kHz in either direction. On the FM band, the frequency advances in increments of 0.2 MHz in either direction. In either case, when you reach the end of the band, the tune function will continue in the same direction at the opposite end of the band. Release the button when you reach the desired frequency.

This dual function button is also used to set the clock. Refer to Clock Operation.

#### Radio Frequency Preset Buttons

The radio has 6 preset buttons. The buttons are numbered 1-6. The buttons permit you to preset 18 stations (6 AM and 12 FM: 6 FM1 and 6 FM2). In order to set a station preset button, perform the following steps:

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 mute during this step.
4. When the sound resumes, release the button.
5. The button is now set to the desired station. The radio will now automatically tune to that pre-determined station whenever you press the button.

If power to the radio unit is interrupted, the preset buttons will lose their memory. If the buttons lose their memory, reset the preset buttons.

Preset buttons 2 and 5 control different functions when a CD is playing. Refer to Compact Disc (CD) Operation for details on these other functions.

#### Setting the Tone

In order to adjust the treble, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the TREB/BAL control knob to the OUT position.
2. Turn the knob clockwise in order to increase the treble, or turn the knob counterclockwise in order to decrease the treble.

In order to adjust the bass, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the BASS/FADE control knob to the OUT position.
2. Turn the knob clockwise in order to increase the bass, or turn the knob counterclockwise in order to decrease the bass.

After either adjustment, depress and release the knob in order to return the knob to the IN position.

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

#### Tone Select

Press the TONE button in order to activate the preset tone feature. The TONE button will allow you to choose preset treble and bass equalization settings for the following types of sound:

• | Rock

• | News

• | Pop

• | Jazz

• | Classical

Each time you press the TONE button, a different setting appears on the display. When you press the TONE button again after the CLASSICAL setting, the tone control reverts to manual control. Manual control allows you to use TREB and BASS in order to set the tone.

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

#### Adjusting the Speaker Balance

In order to adjust the balance, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the TREB/BAL control knob to the OUT position.
2. Pull the knob.

• | Turn the knob clockwise in order to move the sound toward the right speakers.

• | Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the sound toward the left speakers.

In order to adjust the fade, perform the following steps:

1. Depress and release the BASS/FADE control knob to the OUT position.
2. Pull the knob.

• | Turn the knob clockwise in order to move the sound toward the rear speakers.

• | Turn the knob counterclockwise in order to move the sound toward the front speakers.

After either adjustment, fully depress and release the knob in order to return the knob to the IN position.

### Compact Disc (CD) Player Operation

This CD player is designed to play only 120-mm (4.75-in) discs. All CDs used in this system must display the block-lettered symbol COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO. If you insert any other disc, you may damage the CD player or the disc. Do not use 76-mm (3-in) size discs, commonly referred to as CD singles. Do not use a 76-mm disc when diagnosing problems in the CD player.

#### Compact Disc Player Errors

If the letters ERR appears on the display, an error has occurred and the compact disc cannot play temporarily. The following conditions may have caused the error:

• | 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 for an hour and try again.

#### Recall

Press the RECALL button in order to display the track number currently playing. Press the button again within 5 seconds in order to display the elapsed time for the track. The track number also appears when you insert the disc.

#### Previous Track

When you press the arrows on the left of the SEEK button (TRACK), the following actions will occur:

• | The audio will mute.

• | The CD will move to the previous selection.

If you press and hold the button, the CD will cycle backward. The CD will move one track for each time you press and release the button. The track number appears on the display.

#### Next Track

When you press the arrows on the right of the SEEK button (TRACK), the following actions will occur:

• | The audio will mute.

• | The CD will move to the next selection.

If you press and hold the button, the CD will cycle forward. The CD will move one track for each time you press and release the button. The track number appears on the display.

#### Reverse

When you press the arrows on the left of the TUNE button (REV), the disc will rapidly return to a favorite passage. The current selection will remain audible at a lower volume level during the reverse mode. When you release the button, the CD will play the passage at that point at normal volume. If you reach the beginning of the current selection, the previous selection will begin playing.

#### Forward

When you press the arrows on the right of the TUNE button (FWD), the disc will advance quickly within a track. The current selection will remain audible at a lower volume level during the forward mode. When you release the button, the CD will play the passage at that point at normal volume. If you reach the end of the current selection, the next selection will start.

#### Repeat

When you press the preset button 5 (RPT) once, the CD will repeat a selection after that section completes playing. This feature will cancel if you press any of the following buttons:

• | Preset button 5 (RPT)

• | Preset button 2 (RAND)

• | AM/FM

• | TRACK

The word REPEAT will appear on the display while this feature is active.

#### Random Play

When you press the preset button 2 (RAND) once, the CD will play tracks in random order. This feature will cancel if you press any of the following buttons:

• | Preset button 5 (RPT)

• | Preset button 2 (RAND)

The word RANDOM will appear on the display while this feature is active.

#### Cancel CD and Play Radio

Pressing the AM/FM button while in the CD mode will cancel the CD operation. The unit will return to radio operation. In order to return to the CD mode, press the CD button.

#### Eject

Pressing the EJECT button when the ignition switch is in the ACC or the ON positions will perform the following functions:

1. Eject the CD.
2. Switch the audio to radio if the radio is turned ON.

The CD will start playing track 1 when you reinsert the disc. If the ignition switch is turned OFF, the eject function will still operate. The radio will remain OFF.

### Clock Operation

The clock function of this radio does not have a memory function. If power to the radio is interrupted, you will have to reset the clock.

#### Setting the Clock

In order to set the clock, the ignition switch must be in the ACC or the ON position. The radio may be either ON or OFF.

In order to set the hour, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the RECALL button (TIMESET).
2. At the same time, press and hold the left end of the TUNE (HR) button.
3. Release the button when the correct hour appears.

In order to set the minutes, perform the following steps:

1. Press and hold the RECALL button (TIMESET).
2. At the same time, press and hold the right end of the TUNE (MIN) button.
3. Release the button when the correct minute appears.