User Guide
Care
of
Your
Cassette Tape Player
A
tape player that
is
not cleaned regularly
can
cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes
or
a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t,
they
may
not
operate
properly or may cause failure
of
the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50
hours
of
use. Your radio may display CLN
to
indicate
that
you
have used your tape player for
50
hours without
resetting the tape clean timer.
If
you notice a reduction
in
sound quality, try
a
known good cassette to see
if
the
tape
or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement
in
sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs
of
the cleaner cassette turn.
It
is normal for the cassette
to
eject while cleaning because
your unit is equipped with
a
cut tape feature.
To
temporarily override this feature (for one insertion),
turn
the radio off and press and hold
TAPE
AUX
until
the
tape symbol flashes on the display, then insert
the
cassette again. Insert the cassette at least three times
to
ensure thorough cleaning.
A
scrubbing action cleaning
cassette
is
available through your
GM
dealer.
You
may also choose 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
eject.
It
may
not
clean as thoroughly
as
the scrubbing type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject
to
wear and
the
sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that
the
cassette
tape
is
in
good condition before
you
have your tape
player serviced.
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.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most vehicle
washes without being damaged.
If
the mast should ever
become slightly bent, you can straighten
it
out
by hand.
If the mast is badly bent,
as
it
might be by vandals,
you
should replace
it.
Check every once in a while
to
be sure the mast is still
tightened to the cowl.
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