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Radio/Audio System Operation-Cassette Tape Player UN6

Playing the Radio


Object Number: 290015  Size: SH

Perform one of the following functions in order to play the radio or program the clock:

    • Volume--Push the VOLUME button in order to turn the system ON and OFF.
        Increase the volume by turning the knob clockwise
        Decrease the volume by turning the knob counterclockwise
    • Recall--Press the Recall button in order to display the time with the ignition in the OFF position. When the radio is playing, press this button in order to recall the station frequency.

Finding A Station

Perform one of the following functions in order to select a station:

    • AM-FM--Press the AM-FM button in order to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows the selection.
    • Tune--Press the Tune knob lightly so it extends. Turn the lower knob in order to choose the radio stations. Push the knob back in when not in use.
    • Seek--Press the UP or DOWN arrow in order to select the next higher or next lower station and remain there.
    • Pushbuttons--The 6 numbered pushbuttons allow you to return to the preselected stations. The customer can select 1-18 stations (6 AM, 6 FM1 and 6 FM2).
        Perform the following steps in order to preset the stations:
        1. Turn the radio ON.
        2. Press the AM-FM in order to select the band.
        3. Tune in the desired station.
        4. Press 1 of the 6 numbered pushbuttons until SET appears on the display.

Whenever the customer presses that numbered pushbutton, the station that was set will return.

        5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Setting the Tone

Perform the following functions in order to set the tone:

    • Bass--Slide the lever to the right or left in order to increase or decrease the bass.
    • Treb--Slide the lever to the right or left in order to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or noisy, decease the treble.

Adjusting the Speakers

Perform the following functions in order to adjust the speakers:

    • Balance--Press the Balance knob lightly so it extends. Turn the control behind the upper knob in order to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push the knob back in when not in use.
    • Fade--Press the Fade knob lightly so it extends. Turn the control behind the lower knob in order to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push the knob back in when not in use.

Playing a Cassette

The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30--45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than 45 minutes are so thin they will not operate correctly in this player.

While the tape is playing use the following controls in order to adjust the performance:

    • Vol--Volume
    • Fade
    • Bal--Balance
    • Bass
    • Treb--Treble

The display will show an arrow in order to show which side of the tape is playing. When the down indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of 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 it reaches the end of the tape.

If an E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape will not play because of 1 of the following errors:

    • E10--The tape is tight and cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, the tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape in order to ensure the player is operating correctly.
    • E11--The tape is broken. Try a new tape.

Perform the following functions in order to play or adjust a cassette:

    • 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 3 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 in order 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®(4)--Press this button in order to reduce the background noise. Note the Double-D symbol will appear on the display.
        The Dolby® Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from the 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 it again in order to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses. Use SEEK or TUNE in order to select stations during the REV operation.
    • FWD(6)--Press this button in order to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again in order to return to the playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. Use SEEK or TUNE in order to select stations during the FWD operation.
    • 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. In order 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 once the tape is ejected. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio OFF. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition OFF if this button is pressed first. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm.
    • CLN--If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes but should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and tape player. Refer to Cassette Player Care and Cleaning . After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT for 5 seconds in order too reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display -- -- -- to show the indicator was reset.

Compact Disc (CD) Adapter Kits

Use a CD adapter kit with the cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on the tape player. In order to activate the bypass feature the ignition must be in the ON position. Turn the radio OFF. Press the TAPE/PLAY and hold for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the tape symbol in the display will flash for 2 seconds indicating the bypass feature is active. Turn the radio ON and insert the adapter. This bypass feature will remain active until the EJECT button is pressed.

Radio/Audio System Operation-Cassette Tape Player UT6

Playing the Radio


Object Number: 290015  Size: SH

Perform one of the following functions in order to play the radio or program the clock:

    • Volume--Push the VOLUME button in order to turn the system ON and OFF.
        Increase the volume by turning the knob clockwise.
        Decrease the volume by turning the knob counterclockwise.
    • Recall--Press the Recall button in order to display the time with the ignition in the OFF position. When the radio is playing, press this button in order to recall the station frequency.

Finding A Station

Perform one of the following functions in order to select a station:

    • AM-FM--Press the AM-FM button in order to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display shows the selection.
    • Tune--Press the Tune knob lightly so it extends. Turn the lower knob in order to choose the radio stations. Push the knob back in when not in use.
    • Seek--Press the UP or DOWN arrow in order to select the next higher or next lower station and remain there.
    • Pushbuttons--The 6 numbered pushbuttons allow you to return to the preselected stations. The customer can select 1-18 stations (6 AM, 6 FM1, and 6 FM2).
        Perform the following steps in order to preset the stations:
        1. Turn the radio ON.
        2. Press the AM-FM in order to select the band.
        3. Tune in the desired station.
        4. Press one of the 6 numbered pushbuttons until SET appears on the display.

Whenever the customer presses that numbered pushbutton, the station that was set will return.

        5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Setting the Tone

Equalizer: A 7-band equalizer is part of the audio system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to reduce frequency range.

Adjusting the Speakers

Perform the following functions in order to adjust the speakers:

    • Balance--Press the Balance knob lightly so it extends. Turn the control behind the upper knob in order to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push the knob back in when not in use.
    • Fade--Press the Fade knob lightly so it extends. Turn the control behind the lower knob in order to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Push the knob back in when not in use.

Playing a Cassette

The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30-45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than 45 minutes are so thin they will not operate correctly in this player.

While the tape is playing use the following controls in order to adjust the performance:

    • Vol-Volume
    • Fade
    • Bal-Balance
    • Bass
    • Treb-Treble

The display will show an arrow in order to show which side of the tape is playing. When the down indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of 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 it reaches the end of the tape.

If an E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape will not play because of 1 of the following errors:

    • E10--The tape is tight and cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, the tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape in order to ensure the player is operating correctly.
    • E11--The tape is broken. Try a new tape.

Perform the following functions in order to play or adjust a cassette:

    • 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 3 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 in order 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®(4)--Press this button in order to reduce the background noise. Note the Double-D symbol will appear on the display.
        The Dolby® Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from the 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 it again in order to return to playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses. Use SEEK or TUNE in order to select stations during the REV operation.
    • FWD(6)--Press this button in order to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again in order to return to the playing speed. The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances. Use SEEK or TUNE in order to select stations during the FWD operation.
    • 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. In order 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 once the tape is ejected. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio OFF. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition OFF if this button is pressed first. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio it may become warm.
    • CLN--If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes but should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and tape player. Refer to Cassette Player Care and Cleaning . After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT for 5 seconds in order too reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display -- -- -- which shows that the indicator was reset.

Compact Disc (CD) Adapter Kits

Use a CD adapter kit with the cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on the tape player. In order to activate the bypass feature the ignition must be in the ON position. Turn the radio OFF. Press the TAPE/PLAY and hold for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the tape symbol in the display will flash for 2 seconds indicating the bypass feature is active. Turn the radio ON and insert the adapter. This bypass feature will remain active until the EJECT button is pressed.