Radio/Audio System Operation-Cassette Tape Player RPO UM6 (Chevrolet)

The cassette tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in the tape player.

If nothing is heard or only garbled sound is heard, the tape may not be is squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over.

While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing.

REV:

Press the SEEK arrow pointing to the left and the tape will reverse rapidly until you press this button again lightly.

FWD:

Press the SEEK arrow pointing to the right and the tape will rapidly advance until you press this button again lightly.

RECALL:

Press this knob in order to hear the other side of a tape that is playing.

EJECT:

Press this button in order to remove the tape. The radio will play. If a cassette is left in the player while listening to the radio, the cassette may become warm.

CLN:

If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. the cassette tape player will still play tapes, but the player should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. Refer to Cassette Player Care and Cleaning . After cleaning the player, press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display - - - to show the indicator was reset.

It is possible to use a CD adapter kit with this cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on the tape player.

To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:

1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC.
2. Turn the radio on.
3. Insert the adapter.
4. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the REV and FWD buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash, showing that the cut tape detection feature is no longer active.

This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed.

Radio/Audio System Operation-Cassette Tape Player RPO ULO (Chevrolet)

The cassette tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in the tape player. If a tape is inserted when the ignition is on but the radio is off, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is inserted. When a tape is active, the tape symbol will be accompanied by a direction arrow.

While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show the tape symbol and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing.

If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over.

The player is able to detect a tight or broker tape, and will eject the tape. The radio will go back to playing the last station selected.

The player automatically senses the cassette for metal or CrO2 and sets the pre-emphasis. Anytime a tape is inserted, the top side is selected to play first.

PREV (1):

Press this button or the left SEEK arrow to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less that 8 seconds. If the PREV button is pressed and the current selection has been playing for more than 8 seconds, the tape will go to the beginning of the current selection. The tape must have at least 3 seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation. Press this button or one of the SEEK arrows again to return to normal play.

PROG (2):

Press this button in order to play the other side of the tape.

NEXT (3):

Press this button or the right SEEK arrow to go to the next selection on the tape. If you hold the button or press the button more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the tape. The tape must have at least 3 seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation. Press this button or one of the SEEK arrows again to return to normal play.

REV (4):

Press this button in order to reverse the tape rapidly. Press REV again in order to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses.

DOLBY® NOISE REDUCTION (5):

Press the button to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display.

Dolby® Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

FWD (6):

Press this button in order to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances.

AM-FM:

Press this button in order to play the radio when a tape is in the player.

TAPE AUX:

Press this button in order to change to the tape function when the radio is on. The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active. If the system is equipped with a remote playback devise, pressing this button a second time will allow the remote devise to play.

EJECT:

Press this button in order to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first. If a cassette tape is left in the player while listening to the radio, the tape may become warm.

CLN:

If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. the cassette tape player will still play tapes, but the player should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. Refer to Cassette Player Care and Cleaning Cassette Player Care and Cleaning. After cleaning the player, press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display - - - to show the indicator was reset.

You may use a CD adapter kit with this cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on the tape player.

To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:

1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds, indicating the feature is active.
4. Insert the adapter. the adapter will power up the radio and begin playing.

This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed.

Radio/Audio System Operation-Cassette Tape Player RPO W54/X1O (Pontiac)

The cassette tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in the tape player.

While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE and BAL controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. When the down indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side if the cassette are playing. When the up arrow is lit, selections listed on the top side of the cassette are playing. The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when the player reaches the end of the tape.

If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won't play because of an error.

PREV (1):

Press this button or the SEEK down arrow in order to search for the previous selection on the tape. The tape must have at least 3 seconds of silence between each selection for PREV or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. Press PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching. The sound will mute during PREV or SEEK operation.

NEXT (2):

Press this button or the SEEK up arrow in order to search for the next selection on the tape. If you hold the button, the player will continue moving forward through the tape. The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for NEXT or SEEK to work. The tape direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation. Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching. The sound will mute during NEXT or SEEK operation.

PROG (3):

Press this button in order to play the other side of the tape.

DOLBY® NOISE REDUCTION (4):

Press this button in order to reduce background noise. Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display.

Dolby® Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby® Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

REV (5):

Press this button in order to reverse the tape rapidly. Press REV again in order to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses. A station may be selected during REV operation by using SEEK or TUNE.

FWD (6):

Press this button in order to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press this button again in order to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. A station may be selected during FWD operation by using SEEK or TUNE.

AM-FM:

Press this button in order to play the radio when a tape is in the player.

TAPE/PLAY:

Press this button in order to change to the tape function when the radio is on. The tape symbol with an arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active. To return to playing the radio, press the AM-FM button.

EJECT:

Press this button in order to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first.

CLN:

If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. The cassette tape player will still play tapes, but the player should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. Refer to Cassette Player Care and Cleaning Cassette Player Care and Cleaning. After cleaning the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display - - - to show the indicator was reset.

You may use a CD adapter kit with this cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on the tape player.

To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:

1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE/PLAY button for 3 seconds. The tape symbol on the display will flash for 2 seconds, indicating the feature is active.
4. Insert the adapter. the adapter will power up the radio and begin playing.

This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed.