Saab Clarion User manual

© 1986 Saab-Scania of America, Inc.
Table of Contents
Saab/Clarion Audio Protection System 2
Key Performance/Convenience Features 4
S/TURBO Features and Operation 5
Equalizer Features and Operation 11
900 Features and Operation 14
Broadcast Reception Performance Characteristics 18
Fuse Replacement 19
S/TURBO Wiring Diagram 21
900 Wiring Diagram 22
S/TURBO Specifications 23
900 Specifications 24
Audio System Part Numbers 25
S/TURBO Index 26
900 Index 27
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Preface
The sophisticated, high-performance. Saab/
Clarion audio system in your car features a
completely new design. It provides a higher
level of operating convenience than ever
before in an automotive sound system.
To make the most of the system's capa-
bilities, however, you first will need to
familiarize yourself with its features and
controls. Please read this owner's manual
carefully before operating the receiver/tape
deck or equalizer/spectrum analyzer; then,
practice performing the major tuning, cas-
sette play and equalizer functions while the
car is stationary.
You will be rewarded with optimum audio
performance and touchplate convenience on
the road.
Saab/Clarion Audio
Protection System
The superlative performance and high-
fidelity sound of your Saab/Clarion audio
system were designed to give you many
years oflistening pleasure. Unfortunately,
these same qualities would make the system
a tempting target for theft if protective
measures were not taken. These measures
have been taken with the Saab/Clarion Audio
Protection System.
The Surest Protection:
Removing Your Radio
Since there is no foolproof way to prevent a
determined thief from breaking into your
car, the most effective deterrent is to remove
the incentive to do so: Nobody can take
something that is not there to be stolen. That
is why your Saab/Clarion AM/FM stereo
cassette/receiver has been designed on a
removable chassis.
Simply insert the special tools provided into
the holes on both sides of the cassette/re-
ceiver faceplate until they lock in place.
Withdraw the unit from the dash.
It takes just a few seconds and presents
would-be thieves with an empty space in-
stead of a valuable target. You can either
take the unit with you, or store it in your
trunk. A specially designed protective carry-
ing bag is available from your Saab dealer
(Part Number 02 73 136).
This bag is a convenient place to store your
radio when it be removed and can also hold
up to 8 cassettes and your Saab head clean-
ing cassette (Part Number 0259994).
To reinstall your radio,just slide it back into
position. Gently apply pressure between the
two removal holes on each side of the unit
simultaneously until it locks into place.
There are no wires to worry about and
nothing for you to connect.
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There is also a Tidy Box available (Part
Number 02 73 417) which can be inserted
into the radio bracket when the radio is re-
moved. This box protects the radio connec-
tions and at the same time offers a conve-
nient storage space for small articles.
The tidy box can be easily removed using
outward finger pressure while pulling to-
wards you.
When the radio isremoved from the dash,
it will retain any preset stations in mem-
ory for at least one month. The equalizer
memory will be retained as long as the
unit is supplied with battery voltage.
Turbo cars come equipped with a thin black
cover that can be installed over the equalizer
when the radio is removed. This will pre-
vent the equalizer from being mistaken for
a radio by would-be thieves when the radio/
cassette unit has been taken out ofthe car.
Handling Precautions .
1.Protect the unit from moisture, high
ambient temperature and humidity.
Take sufficient care when cleaning the
interior of the car and provide adequate
ventilation,
2.Wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth for
cleaning. In cases of severe contamina-
tion, use some cleaning alcohol. Never
use benzine, solvents or the like.
Using The Electronic Lock-Out
System S/TURBO)
The second protective measure in the Saab/
Clarion Audio Protection System is an ingen-
ious electronic lock-out feature: This renders
the cassette/receiver inoperable if it is re-
moved from the dash or ifthe radio power is
disconnected during servicing or for any
other reason. The only way to make the unit
functional again is by entering a special six-
digit code, which only you know.
) 3313
Keying in the code is simple. The easy-to-
understand instructions are given on the spe-
cial card which contains your code numbers
and are repeated here. After you've put the
unit back into the dash, simply:
1.Turn on the ignition.
2. Depress Red Power switch once.
3.Depress the Dynamic Noise Reduction
(DNR) switch, and keep it depressed
throughout the key-in procedure.
4. Key in your code numbers using the
station preset keys (1-6). After last digit
is entered, release DNR switch and unit
will operate.
If you make a mistake when enter-
ing your code, simply release the DNR
switch, depress it again. and enter the
correct code.
The Saab/Clarion Audio Protection System is
built-in. To enjoy the years of listening
pleasure your audio system was designed to
provide, all you have to do is use it.
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Owner Identification Card
(S/TURBO)
In your glove compartment, you will find an
Owner Identification Card attached to a
card carrier on which your electronic lock-
out code and other important information
is recorded. Your card also contains the
step-by-step reinstallation procedures
outlined above.
When you have transferred the owner iden-
tification information from your card carrier
to your card, place the card in your wailet. Do
not leave it in the glove compartment, where
it can fall prey to vandals. File the card car-
rier with your other important documents,
where it will not be available to anyone ex-
cept you.
If you look at your card, you'll see that your
Radio Part Number has already been record-
ed on your Owner Identification Card. Be
sure to record your radio serial, electronic
lock-out code, vehicle identification and theft
I.D. numbers on your card before placing it
in your wallet or other safe place. If you lose
your Owner Identification Card, contact
your Saab dealer.
KeyPerformance/
Convenience Features
Touchplate Controls
Touchplate, electronically-activated controls
for precision and convenience. Controls are
logically arranged and fall readily to hand,
through ergonomically efficient design.
Touchplate digital tuning eliminates conven-
tional tuning knob inaccuracies.
Advanced FM Circuit
Design
Incorporates an automatic distancellocal
circuit (Keyed Automatic Gain Control) that
automatically adjusts FM tuner sensitivity
for ideal reception based on signal strength.
Also, a dual-gate Field Effect Transistor/
balanced mixer reduces interference from
strong adjacent signals. A Signal Actuated
Stereo Control (SASC) circuit reduces
noise and resists multipath interference,
while a special noise-canceling circuit
blocks strong noise impluses received
through the antenna. It all adds up to
clear, clean FM reception under virtually
any operating conditions.
AM Stereo (S/TURBO)
Compatible with all AM stereo broadcasts.
As long as an AM station is broadcasting in
stereo, this tuner will receive the signal and
reproduce it.
Cassette Head-Release System
Protects tape and tape player from damage
by automatically withdrawing the head
from the tape when power is turned off.
Cassette Auto Reverse, Automatic
Program System
Cassette will automatically reverse at the end
of tape or can be manually reversed at any
point during play. Automatic Program Sys-
tem (APS) permits replay of current selection
or advancing on to the next.
Night Illumination
All switches are fully illuminated for night
viewing.
Automatic Antenna Circuit
When the radio is turned on, the electronic
antenna automatically extends. When the
radio is turned off, the antenna automatic-
ally retracts.
When entering an automatic car wash, be
sure to turn the radio off. If the car is
driven through the car wash with the
antenna extended, the antenna might be
damaged.

S/TURBO Features and Operation
AM/FM Tuner Controls
Stereo indicator
Up/down switches for volume,
fader, balance, bass and treble
Manual indicator Manual and seek tuning up/down switches
Tuning mode switch
Power switch
Dynamic noise reduction (DNR) switch
Band width switch
DNR indicator
Audio mode indicator screen
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AM/FM Features and
Operation
Power Switch
Press Red Power switch to turn the radio
on. To turn radio off, press the Power
switch again. If you hear a warning beep,
you must enter your six-digit electronic
lock-out code. (See Saab/Clarion Protec-
tion System, p. 3.)
Audio Mode
The Audio Mode Selection switch is located
to the left of the cassette door. The primary
audio mode is volume. In addition to
regulating volume, these controls permit
fader, balance, bass and treble adjustments
as described below.
Volume Control
Depress the + switch to increase volume or
the - switch to decrease it. The red volume
(VOL)indicator will illuminate. The lights on
the audio mode indicator graph will illum-
inate left to right as volume increases and
right to left as volume decreases. If the
volume is at an excessive level when the
radio is turned off, it will automatically
be reduced by 30% when the radio is turned
on again.
Fader
(Front to Rear) Depress the Audio Mode Selec-
tion switch once. The dark green fader (FAD)
indicator will illuminate, and the central
point in the audio mode indicator graph will
glow red. Use the +/- switches to increase or
decrease the proportion of sound from the
front or rear speakers. When the red point
alone is lit, the sound is centrally balanced.
Balance
(Left to Right) Depress the Audio Mode Selec-
tion switch twice. The yellow balance (BAL)
indicator will illuminate, and the central
point in the audio mode indicator graph will
glow red. Use the +/ - switches to increase or
decrease the proportion of sound from the
left or right speakers. When the red point
alone is lit, the sound is centrally balanced.
Bass
Depress the Audio Mode Selection switch
three times. The amber bass (BASS)indicator
will illuminate, and the central point in the
audio mode indicator graph will glow red.
Use the +/ - switches to increase or decrease
the bass (low frequencies). When the red
point alone is lit, the bass is at its normal (flat)
frequency setting.
Treble
Depress the Audio Mode Selection switch
four times. The light green treble (TREB)in-
dicator will illuminate, and the central bar in
the audio mode indicator graph will glow
red. Use the +/- switches to increase or
decrease the treble (high frequencies). When
the red point alone is lit, the treble is at its
normal (flat) frequency setting.
IMPORTANT:
When using the seven-band graphic
equalizer, the bass and treble settings
should be left in the center position.
Verify the settings by selecting those
modes and making sure only the red
central point in the audio mode indica-
tor graph is illuminated.
The audio mode selector will automati-
cally return to volume from any mode if
it is left alone for more than five seconds.
Tuning Mode
Use the Tuning Mode switch to select manual
or seek tuning. The frequency display will
indicate which mode you are in.
Manual tuning is accomplished by pressing
the < < or > > switches. The < < switch
lowers the frequency. The> > switch raises
the frequency.
In the Seek Tuning mode, the radio
automatically seeks out the next clear station
when the < < or > > switch is depressed.
Use the < < switch to seek the next clear
lower frequency station, the> > switch to
seek the next clear higher station.
Station Presets
You can preset up to 18 stations-six on each
ofthe three indicated bands. Once you know
which stations you'll enjoy listening to
regularly, you can use the preset function to
summon them instantly.

First, use the BAND switchto select the AM,
FM lor FM 2 band. Note that FM 1and FM2
both represent the regular FM band. The
duplicate listing merely allows you to store
six FMstations on one band, and six different
FM stations on the other.
Using the manual mode, select the first sta-
tion to be preset. Generally, this will either
be the station you listen to most often or the
first station on the dial that you listen to fre-
quently. Use whatever sequence is easy for
you to remember. To enter this station in
memory, depress and hold the No. 1
memory preset switch. Ch(annel) 1 will il-
luminate on the tuning display. While this
switch is held, you will hear the volume
decrease and then return to its original level.
When it returns to its original level, release
the switch and that station is memorized.
Tune to the next station you want memor-
ized and repeat procedure on next channel
switch. To call up a memorized station,
simply tap the appropriately numbered
memory preset.
Auto Store
Ifyou are driving in an unfamiliar area-and
thereby lose the stations you generally listen
to-you can use the auto store function to find
and memorize the strongest stations in the
area in which you're driving. To activate the
auto store function, depress the Auto
Store/Preset Scan (SCAN/STORE) switch
for two seconds. In this mode the radio will
automatically scan the entire frequency
band (AM if on AM, FM if on FM). Six
stations with strong signal strength will be
stored in the radio's memory. If six strong
stations cannot be found, weaker stations
will be chosen. The auto store function will
only store six stations at one time-six on
AM or six on FM.
If you use the auto store function, you will
lose the stations that had previously been
programmed into memory. They can be
reset when you are again driving in your
local area.
Preset Scan
In the preset scan mode, the radio will auto-
matically scan the stations stored in its
memory (six ifon AM band, and twelve if on
FMband). Activate the preset scan mode by
depressing the SCAN/STORE switch for
less than two seconds. Once the desired
station is reached, stop the scanning pro-
cess by pressing the SCAN/STORE switch
again. The radio will not automatically
switch from AM to FM while in the preset
mode.
Stereo Indicator
Whenever the radio is receiving a stereo
signal, whether AM or FM, the stereo (ST)
indicator will illuminate in the right center
of the frequency display.
Band Width
This BW switch will increase the band width
on AM stations broadcasting in stereo if the
signal you are receiving is weak. When
the BW mode is activated, a BW will appear
in the upper right-hand corner of the
frequency display.
Dynamic Noise Reduction
The Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR)switch
can be used to limit background noise on
both AM and FM bands. When the DNR
switch is activated, DNR will illuminate
in the lower right-hand corner of the
frequency display.
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Cassette Controls S/TURBO)
A/ldio mode indicator screen
Up/down switches for volume,
fader, balance, bass and treble
Audio mode switch Tape door
Program switch
Tape equalization (MTLJ switch
MTL indicator
Dolby NR indicator Dynamic noise reduction (DNR) switch
Automatic Program System (APS) switch
APS indicator

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Cassette Operation
To start
Depress the Power switch to activate the
unit, and the radio will begin playing. If you
hear a warning beep, enter your six-digit
code. Insert a cassette-desired playing side
up and the exposed-tape side ofthe cassette
to the right. The tape will begin playing, and
the appropriate tape direction indicator will
light. ( <1. = forward play, ~t> = reverse.)
Next, adjust volume with the +/- audio
mode control switches. Select the appro-
priate tape equalization and noise reduction
setting (described later in this section.)
Cassette Programming
The tape player features auto reverse, which
means the second side of a cassette will
automatically be played when the first side
is finished. But, if you decide you'd like to
listen to Side Bmidway through Side A, you
can switch instantly simply by pressing the
Tape Program <ll>switch.
Fast Forward or Rewind
Fast forward or rewind is accomplished by
pressing the < < or > > switch. It is not
necessary t.ohold the switch while the tape
IS forwarding or rewinding. The tape will
wind at high speed in the direction the
arr-ows are pointed. The appropriate
indicator will illuminate above the arrow
Check tape direction indicator before press~
mg FF or REW to verify tape direction.
NOTE:
- To release the cassette from fast for-
ward, press the Fast Forward switch
again. To stop the cassette from re-
win?ing, press the Rewind switch
agam.
- If tape is wound completely in the FF
mode, it will stop automatically and
play the opposite side. If tape is wound
completely in the REW mode, it will
stop automatically and play the same
side.
- If the tapeis in the FF or REW mode
and th~ Program switch is pressed, the
tape will stop and begin play in the
opposite direction.
Automatic Program System (APS)
This feature provides still more flexibility. It
allows you to repeat the selection you're cur-
rently listening to or jump ahead to the next
selection before the current one is finished.
,:0 repeat the selection that is currently play-
mg, tap the APS switch (an APS indicator will
light) and the cassette rewind or fast-forward
control-w hichever direction is opposite that
of current tape travel as shown by the tape
direction indicators.
To jump to the next selection, tap APS
and the cassette rewind or fast-forward con-
trol corresponding to the current direction of
tape travel.
NOTE: The APS system may occa-
sionally be "fooled" by the long low- I
level passages in classical music, since
these resemble the silent gaps between
selections. '
Tape Equalization
There are several different types oftape cur-
rently in use, and a Tape Equalization switch
(~arked MTL for metal, a tape type) is pro-
vided to enable you to match their playback
characteristics for the best sound. Most tapes
have a normal equalization of 120l-'s (normal
bias), Unless there is some iridication to the
contrary-such as the designations "metal,"
"chrome" or 70I-'S (high biasl=you can
assume that the tape requires normal
equalization and no adjustment is necessary.
However, high-performance metal and
chrome cassettes (aswell as ferrichrome an
infrequently used tape type) require a dif-
ferent equalization. You can provide it by
pressing the MTL switch. The MTL indicator
will light to confirm proper equalization.
There is one important exception: Many
pre:ecorded cassettes today use chrome tape
for Improved performance with normal bias
(120l-'s) equalization. When playing such
cassettes, do not use the Tape Equalization
switch.
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Noise Reduction
This tape player offers two types, Dolby®
"B" and Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR). If
a cassette is Dolby encoded (look for the DD ),
press the Dolby DD switch. If the cassette is
not Dolby encoded, the DNR switch will still
provide useful noise reduction. There are il-
luminated indicators for both controls.
Tape Pause
The Tape Pause (.) switch enables you to in-
terrupt cassette play temporarily and
resume exactly where you left off. If the tape
is in either FF, REW or play mode and the
Pause switch is pressed, the tape will stop. To
resume play, depress the Pause switch again.
Normal play will begin even if the cassette
had been in the FF or REW mode.
The radio cannot be played when the pause
mode is engaged.
Head-Release System
If the power is turned off while the tape is
playing or the pause mode is engaged,
the tape head will automatically release.
When the power is turned on or the Pause
switch is pressed again, the tape will begin
normal play.
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When you're finished listening to a tape,
simply press the Tape Eject ( • )switch. The
cassette will be released for retrieval from
the tape slot, and the radio will resume
playing the most recently tuned station. To
eject a cassette after the power has been
turned off, depress the Eject switch and
hold for more than two seconds.
Routine Maintenance
To perform at its peak, your tape player re-
quires periodic cleaning and demagnetiza-
tion (elimination of the magnetic field that
gradually builds up around the playback
head). Ofthe two tasks, cleaning is the most
important-dulled high frequencies will
result ifit is not carried out, regularly.
Cleaning should be performed after every
eight to ten hours of playing time, using the
Saab head-cleaning cassette (Part Number 02
59 994) or that of another reputable brand.
Demagnetizing should be carried out every
50to 100hours of playing time, using a quali-
ty head demagnetizer (available from most
car stereo and audio stores).
HANDLING TIPS:
-Store cassettes in their plastic cases
when not in use.
-Do not leave cassettes in your car, par-
ticularly during warm weather.
- Take up any slack in the cassette before
playing.
-Do not play C-120 (or longer) cassettes.
The tape in these cassettes is very thin
and prone to breakage.

Equalizer Features and Operation
Graphic Equalizer/Spectrum Analyzer
Preset indicator
Display switch
Low level indicator I
Defeat indicator Frequency level indicators
Memory indicator
Defeat switch
Memory (ME)switch Up/down switches for tone control
Equalizer/spectrum a,nalyzer selector switch
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Equalizer/Spectrum
Analyzer Operation
This sophisticated graphic equalizer/
spectrum analyzer provides a range oftonal
adjustments far beyond the capabilities of
conventional tone controls. Because altering
frequency response for better sound re-
quires that you pay very close attention to
what you are hearing, it is stronglyrecom-
mended that the equalizer be'operated only
when the car is stationary.
Similarly, because the spectrum analyzer
enables you to see the frequency band com-
ponents and sound levels ofthe music you
are listening to, it would prove distracting on
the road and should not be used while driving.
However, you can easily and safely summon
up any of three preferred frequency band
equalizer settings simply by tapping on the
programmed memory preset switches.
NOTE: If the Defeat (DE) switch has
been pressed and the DE indicator is
on, the equalizer will be inoperative un-
til DE is pressed again to override it.
The Defeat switch serves as the on-off
control for the equalizer.
Equalizer Memory
This unit's equalizer is capable of storing up
to three separate settings in its memory. Use
the frequency band activators and control
switches to make your equalizer ad-
justments. As an example, suppose you want
to decrease the treble content ofthe music (at
10 k.Hz) to reduce tape hiss. Press the 10K
activator, and the yellow indicator light
at the center of that frequency band will
flash on and off for approximately 10
seconds to indicate that your command has
been received.
.While the indicator is flashing, deempha-
size this frequency by depressing and
holding the - frequency band control
switch.
Release the - frequency band control switch
when you think you've reduced this
frequency far enough. Conversely, to
emphasize the selected frequency band,
depress the + frequency band control
switch.
'Repeat this procedure with each frequency
band that needs adjusting. Then, if you wish
to enter your settings in memory, simply
press the Memory (ME) switch and the ap-
propriate frequency band memory preset
within five seconds.
60 Hz Frequency Band
Controls the extreme low frequencies.
Can be used to counter the masking effect of
road noise, etc.
125 Hz Frequency Band .
Controls the low frequencies.
Boosting this frequency range emphasizes
the sound of bass drums, etc. Cutting this
frequency range can help to alleviate
muffled speaker sound.
250 Hz Frequency Band
Controls the medium-low frequencies.
Rhythm section instruments (drums, bass,
etc.) are centered around this frequency
range.
500 Hz Frequency Band
Controls the lower mid-range frequencies.
The main sound energy of most instruments
and human voices is centered around this
frequency range.
1 kHz Frequency Band
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3 kHZ Frequency Band
Controls the upper mid-range frequencies.
The human ear is most sensitive in this
range. Excessive boost can therefore lend a
stringent quality to the sound.
10 kHz Frequency Band
Controls the high frequencies. Can be used to
attenuate tape hiss, etc. .
NOTE: There is a permanent memory
setting encoded into the equalizer. If
the battery power is disconnected for
any reason, the equalizer memory will
return to these three settings:
Preset switch
o + 12 dB (maximum)
U OdB(flat)
U- 12 dB (minimum)
Any settings you wish to program into the
memory will override these permanent set-
tings as long as battery power is supplied to
the unit.
Spectrum Analyzer
Simply press the Equalizer/Spectrum Anal-
yzer (EQ) switch to turn on the spectrum
analyzer; the EQ indicator will go out. Use
the spectrum analyzer display to confirm
'the evidence ofyour ears. For example, ifyou
feel the music could use more deep bass,
and the spectrum analyzer confirms that
there is little or no musical energy in the
lower frequency bands, then adjust the
equalizer accordingly.
Low Level Switch
During high-powered listening, use of the
Low Level (LO)switch will ensure that the
musical content displayed does not exceed
the upper level of the spectrum analyzer.
Defeat Switch
To restore flat (0 dB) frequency response,
.press the Defeat switch. The DE indicator
will light, and all seven frequency band 0dB
indicators will flash to indicate reception of
the command. As long as the DEindicator is
illuminated, the frequency band activators
and the equalizer itself are inoperative. To
readjust frequencies and turn on the
equalizer again, you must first re-press the
Defeat switch to release it.
Display Switch
Ifthe spectrum analyzer is distracting, it can
be turned off by depressing the Display
switch. This will not affect the performance
of the equalizer; it will simply make the
display invisible.
If the unit is in the spectrum analyzer
mode when the power is turned off,
the equalizer settings will be displayed
when power is resumed. In ten seconds,
the spectrum analyzer display will
appear again.

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AM/FM Cassette Controls
Power/volume and balance knob
Dolby NR indicator
Tape door
Eject button Fast forward/Rewind buttons
(APS) switch
Tape program switch
Dolby noise reduction switch
Tape equalization switch
Seek switch
indicators
Manual tuning
up/down switch
Tape direction
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AM/FM Features and
Operation
Power/V olume Control
Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to
turn on the radio. Rotating the knob more
will increase the volume.
Fader
Rotate the fader knob clockwise to empha-
size the sound to the front speakers. Turn it
counter-clockwise to emphasize the sound to
the rear speakers.
Balance
Pull the power/volume knob out to the
locked position. Rotate the knob clockwise to
emphasize the sound to the right speakers
and counter-clockwise to emphasize the
sound to the left speakers.
Treble
Depress the treble knob and it will spring
outward so that the treble can be controlled.
Rotate the knob clockwise from the center
click -stop position to increase the treble.
Turn it counter-clockwise to decrease the
treble. After the adjustment is made, push
the knob back into its original position.
Bass
Depress the bass knob and it will spring out-
ward so that the bass can be controlled. Ro-
tate the knob clockwise from the center
click -stop position to increase the bass. Turn
it counter-clockwise to decrease the bass.
After the adjustment is made, push the knob
back into its original position.
Stereo Indicator
Whenever the radio is receiving a stereo sig-
nal, the stereo (ST) indicator will illuminate
in the top right 'of the frequency display.
Manual Tuning
Manual tuning is accomplished by pressing
the Aor Vend of the tuning switch. The
V position lowers the frequency. The
Aposition raises the frequency.
Seek Tuning
In the Seek Tuning Mode, the radio automat-
ically seeks out the next clear station when
the > > switch is depressed. Use the > >
switch to seek the next clear higher station.
Station Presets
You can preset up to 18 stations-six on each
of the three indicated bands. Once you know
which stations you'll enjoy listening to regu-
larly, you can use the preset function to
summon them instantly.
First. use the BND switch to select the AM,
FMl or FM2 band. Note that FMl and FM2
both represent the regular FM band. The du-
plicate listing merely allows you to store six
FM stations on one band, and six different
FM stations on the other.
Using the Tuning switch, select the first sta-
tion to be preset. Generally, this will either
be the station you listen to most often or the
first station on the dial that you listen to fre-
quently. Use whatever sequence is easy for
you to remember. To enter this station in
memory, depress and hold the No.1 mem-
ory preset switch. Ch(anne\) 1 will illuminate
on the tuning display. While this switch is
held, you will hear the volume decrease and
then return to its original level. When it re-
turns to its original level, release the switch
and that station is memorized. Tune to the
next station you want memorized and repeat
the procedure on the next channel switch.
To call up a memorized station, simply tap
the appropriately numbered memory pre-
set.
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Cassette Operation
To Start
Turn on the Power switch to activate the
unit, and the radio will begin playing. Insert
a cassette-desired side up and the exposed-
tape side of the cassette to the right. The tape
will begin playing, and the appropriate tape
direction indicator will light. (<l~ = forward
play, <lit> = reverse.) Next adjust volume
with the volume knob. Select the appropri-
ate tape equalization and noise reduction
setting (described later in the section.)
Cassette Programming
The tape player features auto reverse, which
means the second side of the cassette will au-
tomatically be played when the first side is
finished. But, if you decide you'd like to lis-
ten to Side B midway through side A, you
can switch instantly simply by pressing the
Tape Program <It> switch.
Fast Forward or Rewind
Fast forward or rewind is accomplished by
pressing the ~ ~ or •.•. switch. It is not
necessary to hold the switch while the tape
is forwarding or rewinding. The tape will
wind at a high speed in the direction the ar-
rows are pointed. Check tape direction indi-
cator before pressing FF or REW to verify
tape direction.
NOTE: To release the cassette from the
fast forward or rewinding mode, par-
tially depress the opposite function. Ex-
ample: If the cassette is rewinding de-
press fast forward partially to release.
If the tape is wound completely in the
FF mode, it will stop automatically and
play the opposite side. If the tape is
wound completely in the REW mode, it
will stop automatically and play the
same side.
If the tape is in the FF or REW mode
and the Program switch is pressed, the
• tape will stop and begin play in the
opposite direction.
Automatic Program System (APS)
This feature provides still more flexibility. It
allows you to repeat the selection you're cur-
rently listening to or jump ahead to the next
selection before the current one is finished.
To repeat the selection that is currently play-
ing tap the APSswitch (the APS indicator will
light) and the cassette rewind or fast-for-
ward control-whichever direction is oppo-
site that of the current tape travel as shown
by the tape direction indicators.
To jump to the next selection, depress APS
and the cassette rewind or fast-forward con-
trol corresponding to the current direction of
tape travel.
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NOTE: The APS system may occa-
sionally be "fooled" by the long low-
level passages in classical music, since
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Tape Equalization
There are several different types of tape cur-
rently in use, and a Tape Equalization switch
(marked MTL for metal, a tape type) is pro-
vided to enable you to match their playback
characteristics for the best sound. Most tapes
have a normal equalization of 120 JAB (normal
bias). Unless there is some indication to the
contrary-such as the designations "metal",
"chrome" or "70 JAB (high biasl=you can as-
sume that the tape requires normal equali-
zation and no adjustment is necessary. How-
ever, high-performance metal and chrome
cassettes (as well as ferrichrome, an infre-
quently used tape type) require a different
equalization. You can provide it by pressing
the MTL switch. The MTL indicator will light
to confirm proper equalization.
There is one important exception: Many
prerecorded cassettes today use chrome tape
for improved performance with normal bias
(120 Jis)equalization. When playing such cas-
settes, do not use the Tape Equalization
switch.
Noise Reduction
This tape player offers Dolby ® "B"Noise Re-
duction. If a cassette is Dolby encoded (look
for the rn ), press Dolby m switch.
There is an illuminated indicator for this
control located in the display screen.
Head-Release System
If the power is turned off while the tape is
playing, the tape head will automatically re-
lease. When the power is turned on,the tape
will begin normal play.
Eject
When you're finished listening to a tape, sim-
ply press the Tape Eject (~) switch. The cas-
sette will be released for retrieval from the
tape slot, and the radio will resume playing
the most recently tuned station. To eject a
cass-ette after the power has been turned off,
depress the Eject switch.
Routine Maintenance
To perform at its peak, your tape player re-
quires periodic cleaning and demagnetiza-
tion (elimination of the magnetic field that
gradually builds up around the playback
head). Of the two tasks, cleaning is the most
important-dulled high frequencies will re-
sult if it is not carried out regularly.
Cleaning should be performed after every
eight to ten hours of playing time, using the
SAAB head-cleaning cassette (Part Number
02 59 994) or that of another reputable
brand. Demagnetizing should be carried out
every 50 to 100 hours of playing time, using
a quality head demagnetizer (available from
most car stereo and audio stores).
Handling Tips
1_ Store cassettes in their plastic cases
when not in use.
2. Do not leave cassettes in your car,
particularly during warm weather.
3. Take up any slack in the cassette be-
fore playing.
4. Do not play C-120 (or longer) casset-
tes. The tape in these cassettes is very
thin and prone to breakage.
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Broadcast Reception
Performance
Characteristics
FM reception poses particularly challenging
problems because FM radio waves are trans-
mitted at very high frequencies in straight
lines like light waves. Any number of obsta-
cles can and do get in the way: tall buildings,
hills, etc. Such obstacles can cause "shad-
ows" with momentary loss of signal.
In addition, FM signals can also -be reflected
by obstructions. When this happens, direct
and reflected signals from the same station
can arrive at the car's antenna simultane-
ously. The noise this causes is known as mul-
tipath interference.
The tuner in this unit was designed to mini-
mize multipath interference and other
common reception problems.
Under weak signal conditions, the Signal Ac-
tuated Stereo Control (SASC) circuit takes
over to provide the strongest possible signal,
switching to mono reception when circum-
stances warrant. An automatic distancellocal
reception circuit (Keyed Automatic Gain
Control) provides full sensitivity, while a
dual-gate FET RF amplifier provides a high
signal-to-noise ratio.
Optimum selectivity virtually eliminates in-
terference from strong nearby stations, and
a special FM noise canceller works to sup-
press ignition noise and other pulse interfer-
ence. Wide dynamic range avoids overload
distortion and the unpleasant noise it causes.
Nor has AM reception been neglected in the
design of this tuner. A special circuit feature
permits only the strongest, clearest stations
to get through when broadcast conditions
are less than optimum. It is one more refine-
ment that accounts for the superb perfor-
mance of the tuner and adds to your listen-
ing enjoyment.
AMandFM
Both AM and FM reception have advantages
and disadvantages resulting from their dif-
fering properties. AM waves can reach
longer distances than FM waves. They can
bend around buildings or mountains and
bounce off the ionosphere. This means that
an AM service area is very wide.
FM waves, on the other hand, have much
higher frequencies and shorter wave
lengths. Unlike AM waves, they cannot travel
around corners. They reflect off solid ob-
jects in their path, which limit the areas they
can reach. An average FM signal can be
heard only within a 25-mile to 35-mile radius
of a transmitter.
Arrival distance. Frequency
60 - 120 miles Fair
Sound quality
530 - 1,610 kHz AM
25 - 30 miles Good FM
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Stereo and Monaural
Stereo and monaural FM reception charac-
teristics are also different. Monaural trans-
mission utilizes the range of audio frequen-
cies audible to the human ear. Stereo
transmission relies on a range of frequencies
that extend beyond human hearing limits on
both the high and low ends. This broadened
frequency range requires more power,
thereby reducing the range of a station
broadcasting in stereo.
Stereo Monaural
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15\ kH7: z--k C:-
H'-z
Frequency
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15kHz 53kHz
Frequency
In weak signal areas-called fringe areas-
there will be increased noise on stereo broad-
casts. When signal strength diminishes
significantly in the the stereo mode, the
radio will automatically switch to monaural
transmission.
Switching Point
Stereo Mono
Noise Level
(MONO)
Noise
Level
Signal
Level
(ST)
Distance
Fuse Replacement
If your radio will not activate when you
turn on the Power switch or if your electric
antenna will not function, a fuse may have
blown. Check the car fuses first:
900-Fuse box (under hood) fuse #20
(blue, 15 amp)
9000-Fuse box (in glove box) fuse #19
(blue, 15 amp)
GOOD BAD
S/TURBO
If the car fuses are good, check the radio
fuses.
See directions below:
I. Insert the radio removal tools into the
four holes in face of the equalizer or stor-
age box (S models).