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(UNO/ULO)

The ignition lock cylinder must be in the ACCESSORY or RUN position in order to operate the radio.

Push the PWR knob in order to turn the radio ON.

Clock
In order to set the clock, perform the following steps:
1. Push and hold the HR button until the correct hour appears on the display.
2. Press and hold the MN button until the correct minute appears on display.
There is an initial 2 second delay before the clock goes into the time-set mode.
3. Press RECALL or HR/MN in order to display the clock with the ignition OFF.
The time will be displayed for a few seconds.

Volume (VOL)
Rotate the volume control in order to increase or decrease the volume.

The volume knob is capable of rotating continuously.

Speed Control Volume (SCV)
^ The AM/FM stereo with Integral Cassette Tape Player (UM) features Speed Control Volume (SCV).
The volume level automatically adjusts to compensate for road and wind noise as you drive.
^ In order to use the SCV, adjust the volume to the listening level you want at any time.
^ As you drive, the volume will change in order to match the noise present at any particular speed. The volume should always sound the same level to you as you drive.
^ Each detent on the SCV allows a little more compensation at a faster rate.

Band Switching (AM/FM)
Press the AM/FM push-button to switch between AM, FM1, and FM2. The display indicates the current band.

Recall (RECALL)
^ Press the RECALL push-button in order to display the station when the radio is ON and in the clock mode.
^ When the ignition is OFF, press the RECALL push-button in order to recall the time of day.
^ The RECALL push button switches between the station and the time of day.

Tuning
^ Press lightly on the TUNE control in order to release the tune control from the tune control's recessed position.
^ Rotate the TUNE knob to the right in order to increase the frequency.
^ Rotate the TUNE knob to the left in order to decrease the frequency.
^ Push the TUNE control back while not in use.

Seek (SEEK)
^ Press the right arrow key in order to tune into the next higher station.
^ Press the left arrow key in order to tune into the next lower station.
Audio is muted during the SEEK operation.

Scan (SCAN)
^ Press and hold SEEK for 2 seconds. SCAN will appear on the display.
^ Use SCAN in order to listen to each radio station for a few seconds.
^ Press SEEK again in order to stop scanning.
Audio is muted during the SCAN operation.

Automatic Tone Control (ATC)
^ The automatic tone control (ATC) feature tailors the equalization to the type of broadcast being received.
^ Press AUTO TONE in order to step through the six preset equalization settings of CLASSIC, NEWS, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, or CAN (Country Western). Note the graph and words in the display for each press of the push button.
^ One or more presses of the AUTO TONE push-button will bring up manual (MAN) and return the control of tone back to the TREB and BASS controls.
^ Any time that a BASS or TREBLE control is rotated, tone is automatically set to MAN.

Bass (BASS)
1. Depress the BASS control in order to remove the control from the control's recessed position.
2. Rotate the BASS control to the right in order to increase bass response.
3. If less bass is desired, rotate the BASS control to the left.
4. This control has a center detent position. Push the button back in to store the button when not in use.
Operation of this control will switch the radio's AUTO TONE feature to MAN.

Treble (TREB)
1. Depress the TREB control in order to remove the TREB control from the TREB control's recessed position.
2. Pull the TREB control out to a fully extended position in order to make TREB adjustments.
3. Rotate the TREB control to the right in order to increase the treble response.
4. In order to decrease the amount of treble desired, rotate the TREB control to the left.
5. The TREB control has a center detent position. Push the button back in to store the button when not in use.
Operation of the TREB control will switch the radio's AUTO TONE feature to MAN.

Station Presets
^ Six push buttons store stations in preset memory. You can set the push buttons for up to 18 stations (6 AM, 6 FM1, and 6 FM2).
^ In order to store a station in preset memory, perform the following steps:
1. Tune into the desired station, using the TUNE knob or SEEK.
2. Press TONE in order to select the graph that best suits the type of station selected.
3. Press and hold one of the 6 push buttons until audio returns (approximately 2 seconds).
4. Whenever you press that push button, the preset station will return.
The AUTO TONE that you selected will also be automatically selected for that push button.

Preset Scan (PSCAN)
^ Any stations already stored in preset memory can be sampled by the PSCAN mode.
^ In order to use PSCAN, press the PSCAN push button.
PSCAN will scan each of the presets and stop for a few seconds.
^ The AUTO TONE setting stored for that station will be automatically chosen.
^ The tuner will pause momentarily, then continue scanning until PSCAN or one of the preset push buttons is pressed again.
PSCAN will appear in the display whenever the tuner is in the PSCAN mode.
The channel number (P1-P6) will appear momentarily just before the frequency is displayed.

Balance (BAL)
1. Depress the BAL control in order to remove the control from the control's recessed position.
2. Rotate the balance in order to adjust the sound between the right and left speakers.
3. This control features a center detent. Push the button back in to store the BAL control when not in use.

Fade (FADE)
1. Depress the FADE control in order to remove the FADE control from the FADE control's recessed position.
2. Rotate the FADE control knob in order to adjust the sound between the front and back speakers.
3. This control features a center detent. Push the back button in to store the FADE control settings when not in use.
4. Rotate the FADE control knob in order to adjust the sound between the front and back speakers.

Clock
In order to set the clock, Perform the following steps:
1. Press and hold the HR or MIN push button until the clock begins to change.
2. There will be an initial 2 second delay before the clock goes into the time-set mode.
3. Release the push button when the correct time is displayed.
4. The clock may be set with the vehicle turned OFF.

Cassette Player (ULO)
^ If the ignition is ON but the radio is OFF, and a tape is inserted, the tape will begin playing. A tape symbol, accompanied by tape direction arrows, is shown in the center of the graphic display whenever a tape is playing.
^ Tapes are end-loaded into these players. Insert the tape squarely through the door, exposed tape side of the cassette facing the right.
^ When the tape is fully inserted, the AM/FM portion of the radio will turn OFF and the tape will begin playing.
^ The tape player works best with tapes that are 30-45 minutes long on each side. Longer tapes may not work well in the cassette player because the tapes are so thin.
^ The player automatically senses the tape cartridge for metal or CR02 tape media and presets the pre-emphasis.
For metal tapes, a metal tape indicator will be displayed.
^ Any time a tape is playing, use the volume, balance, fade, treble, and bass just as with the radio.
An arrow indicates which side of the tape is being played.

Previous (PREV)
^ Press the SEEK or the PREV push buttons in order to search for the previous selection. The tape direction arrow blinks during SEEK operation.
^ A minimum 3 second blank gap is required for proper operation.
^ Audio is muted during SEEK.

Program (PROG)
Press the PROG push button in order to play the other side of a tape.
The tape direction will reverse automatically.

Next (NEXT)
Press the SEEK or NEXT push buttons in order to search for the next selection.

If you hold this push button, or press the push button more than once, the tape will advance further.

Audio is muted during NEXT command.

Reverse (REV)
Press REV in order to rewind the tape. The tape will rapidly reverse to the beginning of the cassette or until you press the REV push-button a second time.

The radio will play the last selected radio station during the REV operation.

Dolby(R) Noise Reduction
Press the Dolby push-button in order to reduce inherent tape noise such as hiss. The Dolby� symbol will appear in the display.

Fast Forward (FWD)
Press FWD in order to fast-forward the tape. The tape will rapidly advance to the end of the tape or until you press the FWD push-button again.
The radio will play the last selected station during the FWD operation.

Tape/Auxiliary (TAPE/AUX)
Press the AM/FM push buttons after inserting a tape in order to switch between tape and radio. The radio will play.
In order to return to tape, press TAPE AUX. The display will show the proper tape direction indicator.

Eject (EJECT)
In order to remove the tape, press EJECT. EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or the radio OFF.
Cassettes may be loaded with the radio OFF, and the ignition off.

CD Adapter Kits
^ Although not a recommended practice, you may use a CD adapter kit with a cassette tape player.
^ The adapter kit cassette should begin playing like a regular audio cassette tape once inserted.
^ If the cassette immediately ejects, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button.
4. Wait for the tape icon to flash on the display while holding the TAPE AUX button.
5. Insert the adapter cassette again.
The adapter cassette will power up the radio and begin playing.
This override routine will remain active until EJECT is pressed.

Tape Clean Indicator
ULO models have an indicator that appears every 50 hours or so of tape operation, as a reminder that the capstan and pinch roller need to be cleaned. This cleaning does not require that the tape player be removed from the vehicle.

Compact Disk Player (UNO)
1. In order to operate the Compact Disc player, perform the following steps:
1.1. Press the PWR knob to turn the system On.
1.2. Insert a disk part way into the slot, label side up.
1.3. Wait a few seconds.
1.4. The disk should then begin to play, and a CD symbol will appear in the display.
1.5. If the disc is very hot, or it you're driving on a very rough road, a disc may come out or just not play.
When the disc player is too hot to play a disc, ERR will appear on the display.
2. When the disc player returns to normal temperature, the disc should play again. If the disc still will not play, check for the following possible problems:
^ An upside down disc
^ A dirty, scratched, or wet disc
^ Too much moisture in the air
If there is too much moisture in the air, wait about one hour and try again.
^ The vehicle is operating on a very rough road.

Previous Track (PREV)
Press SEEK down or PREV in order to search for the previous selection.

Hold the push button or press it more than once to back up the disc further.

Audio is muted during SEEK.

Random Playback (RDM)
The random playback feature allows the tracks on the compact disc to be played in random order rather than in sequential order.

In order to start or stop the random playback feature, press RDM.

During random playback, a RANDOM indicator appears in the display.

Next Selection (NEXT)
Press SEEK up or NEXT in order to search for the next selection. Hold the push-button or press it more than once in order to advance the disc further. Audio is also muted during NEXT.

Reverse (REV)
Press and hold the REV button in order to return rapidly to a favorite passage. This is an audible search at a high rate of speed.

Release REV in order to resume play at a normal speed.

Forward (FWD)
Press and hold FWD in order to advance quickly within a track. This is an audible search at a high rate of speed.

Release FWD in order to resume play at normal speed.

Recall (RECALL)
^ Press RECALL in order to see what track is playing.
^ Press RECALL again within 5 seconds in order to view elapsed time.
The elapsed time is displayed in minutes and seconds.
^ Press RECALL again in order to return to the time of day.
^ The track number appears when a new track starts to play.

Band Switching (AM/FM)
While a compact disc is playing, press the AM/FM push button in order to cancel the CD player and return to the radio.

The CD symbol will still be displayed, but the word CD will be replaced by FM1, FM2, or AM in the display.

If the radio is turned OFF during compact disc playback, the disc stays in the player. The CD will resume playing at the point where the CD stopped.

Compact Disc/Auxiliary (CD/AUX)
The CD/AUX push-button switches between CD play mode and radio operation.

When a CD is inserted, the CD plays until the AM/FM push-button is pressed.

The CD will cease playback and the radio will play after the AM/FM push button is pressed.

Ejecting a Compact Disk (EJECT)
Press EJECT in order to release the disc from the CD player. The disc will eject and the radio will play.
The disc will start at track 1 when you reinsert it.

Theft Deterrent (THEFTLOCK)
^ The UNO and ULO radios are equipped with THEFTLOCK theft deterrent.
The THEFTLOCK theft deterrent causes the unit to be inoperative should the radio be removed from the vehicle.
^ The theft deterrent is enabled (SECURE mode) by entering a user-selected code into the unit.
^ The user-selected code must be re-keyed into the unit following any interruption of battery voltage to resume normal operations.
^ When battery power is disconnected from a secured radio, the radio will not turn On and LOC will appear on the display.
^ If the correct code is not entered, the unit will become inoperable and remain in the LOCKED mode.
^ Any theft deterrent input mode may be exited by cycling either the radio power or ignition.

Activating Theftlock
In order to activate the THEFTLOCK theft deterrent, perform the following steps:
1. Write down any number from 000 to 1999.
2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or the RUN position.
3. Turn the radio OFF.
4. Press the 1 and 4 push-buttons together. Hold them down until shows on the display.
5. You are now ready to enter your code. Do not wait more than 15 seconds between each step.
6. Press MIN 000.
MIN 000 will appear on the display.
7. Press the MIN push button again in order to make the last 2 digits agree with your code.
8. Press the HR push button in order to make the first 1 or 2 digits agree with your code.
9. Press the AM/FM push button after you have confirmed that the code matches the code you wrote down. REP appears on the display, indicating that steps 5-7 need to be repeated.
10. Press AM/FM. This time the display will show SEC. SEC means that your radio is secure.
11. Note: With the ignition OFF, the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash.

To Unlock THEFTLOCK After a Power Loss
^ In order to unlock the THEFTLOCK system after a power loss, enter the user code as follows:
Do not wait more than 15 seconds between steps.
1. Press MIN.
000 will appear on the display.
2. Press the MIN push button again in order to make the last two digits agree with your code.
3. Press the HR push button in order to make the first one or two digits agree with your code.
4. Press the AM/FM push button after you have confirmed that the code matches the one you wrote down.
SEC will appear in the display indicating that the radio is now operable.
^ If the code is entered incorrectly, SEC will appear on the display.
^ The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered.
^ If the correct code is not available, the dealer will need to Dial Delco or Technical Assistance.
^ When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio will not turn on and LOC will appear in the display.

Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
In order to disable the theft-deterrent feature, enter the user code as follows; Do not wait more than 15 seconds between steps.
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio OFF.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold then down until SEC appears on the display.
4. Press MIN.
000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MIN again in order to make sure the last two digits agree with the user code.
6. Press AM/FM after you have confirmed that the code matches the user code you have.
7. The display will show -,indicating that the radio is no longer secured.
8. If the code is entered incorrectly, SEC will appear on the display.
9. The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. If the correct code is not available, the dealer will need to Dial Delco or Technical Assistance.

Remote Compact Disc Player
^ With the remote compact disk player option, a single compact disc (CD) can be played.
^ In order to load a CD into the player, hold the disc label side up and insert it approximately halfway into the player.
The disc will automatically be pulled the rest of the way into the player.
^ If the radio is OFF and the ignition is ON when a CD is inserted, the radio will turn on and begin playing the CD.
^ It is possible to load and unload CD's with the ignition OFF.
In order to load a disc with the ignition OFF, press the eject button on the remote player and then insert the disc.
^ In order to remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player.
^ A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the remote CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately 30 seconds.
^ This protects the disc and player from damage. The disc will not start playing.
^ All of the compact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT.
^ When a disc is in the player, a CD symbol will appear on the display.
^ When a disc is playing, the letters CD will appear next to the CD symbol in the bottom left corner. The track number will also be displayed.
^ If the disc comes back out and ERR appears on the display, the problem could include one of the following reasons:
^ Upside down disc
^ A dirty, scratched, or wet disc
^ There is too much moisture in the air. Wait an hour and try again.
^ The vehicle is operating on a very rough road.

Previous Track (PREV)
Press SEEK down or PREV in order to search for the previous selection. Hold the push button or press it more than once to back up the disc further.

Audio is muted during SEEK.

Random Playback (RDM)
The random playback (RDM) feature allows the tracks on the compact disc to be played in random order rather than in sequential order.

In order to start or stop the random playback feature, press PSCAN.

During random playback, a RANDOM indicator appears in the display.

Next Selection (NEXT)
Press SEEK up or NEXT in order to search for the next selection.

If you hold the SEEK up or NEXT push button or press the SEEK or NEXT push button more than once, the disc will advance further.

Audio is muted during NEXT.

Reverse (REV)
Press and hold the REV push-button in order to return rapidly to a favorite passage. This is an audible search at a high rate of speed. Release REV in order to resume play at normal speed.

Forward (FWD)
Press and hold FWD in order to advance quickly within a track. This is an audible search at a high rate of speed. Release FWD in order to resume play at normal speed.

Recall (RECALL)
Press RECALL to see what track is playing. Press RECALL again within 5 seconds to view elapsed time. Elapsed time is displayed in minutes and seconds. Press RECALL again to return to the time of day.
The track number appears when a new track starts to play.

Tape/Auxiliary (TAPE/AUX)
With a disc loaded in the player and the radio playing, press the TAPE/AUX once in order to play the compact disc. In order to return to playing the radio, press AM/FM. If both a cassette tape and the CD are loaded, press TAPE/AUX to switch between the tape and the compact disc.

Ejecting a Compact Disc (EJECT)
Press the EJECT button on the remote player in order to eject the compact disc. The disc will start at track one when the disc is reinserted.