radio FORD ESCORT 2003 6.G Owners Manual

Bass/treble adjust
•The bass adjust control allows
you to increase or decrease the
audio system’s bass output.
•The treble adjust control allows
you to increase or decrease the
audio system’s treble output.
Speaker balance/fade adjust
•Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and
left speakers.
•Press the BAL control. Toggle
between the + and — control to
adjust the speaker sound.
•Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.
•Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and — control to
adjust the speaker sound.
Seek function
The seek function control works in
radio or tape mode.
Seek function in radio mode
•Press
to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.
•Press
to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.
Seek function in tape mode
•Press
to listen to the previous selection on the tape.
•Press
to listen to the next selection on the tape.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio or
tape mode.
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations
on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.
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Scan function in tape mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the
tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s
first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the
tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select control works in
radio modes.
AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM
or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to switch between AM, FM1
or FM2 memory preset stations.
AM/FM select in tape mode
Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve
FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with
the AM/FM select control.
2. Select a station. Refer toTune adjustorSeekfunctionfor more
information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset
control until the sound returns,
indicating the station is held in
memory on the control you selected.
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Setting the clock
To set the hour, press the hour (H)
control and press :
•(+) to increase hour and
•(−) to decrease hour
To set the minute, press the minute
(M) control and press:
•(+) to increase minutes and
•(−) to decrease minutes.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio
mode.
Tune adjust in radio mode
•Press the
to move to the next
frequency down the band
(whether or not a listenable
station is located there). Hold
the
to move through the frequencies quickly.
•Press the
to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or
not a listenable station is located there). Hold
for quick
movement.
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Inserting a tape
Push only slightly when inserting a
cassette tape (with the open edge
to the right). A cassette deck
loading mechanism pulls the tape in
the rest of the way.
You can switch fromradio to tape play by inserting a tape into the
cassette deck.
Tape play select
Insert a tape to begin tape play.
Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to
the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest
of the way.
Rewind
The rewind control works in tape
mode.
•In tape mode, radio play will
continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
tape mode.
•In the tape mode, tape direction
will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.
Tape side select
Press this control to play the
alternate side of a tape.
Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
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Dolby
noise reduction
Dolbynoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbynoise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
Press thecontrol to activate (and deactivate) Dolbynoise reduction.
Dolbynoise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are registered trademarks of DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
AM/FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Volume/power control
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
the ACC or ON position.
Press the control to turn the audio
systemon. Turn the control to raise
or lower the volume.
Press the control again to turn the
audio systemoff.
NOTE:To prevent the battery frombeing discharged, do not leave the
audio systemon for a long period when the engine is not running.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM control works in radio
mode.
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AM/FM select in radio mode
This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the
control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. The
selected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled,
ST will be illuminated in the display.
NOTE:If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception
automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the ST indicator will go out.
Tune adjust
The tune control works in radio mode.
Tune adjust in radio mode
•Press
to move up the
frequency band in individual
increments.
•Press
to move down the
frequency band in individual
increments.
Seek function
The seek function control works in radio mode.
Seek function in radio mode
Press and momentarily hold the
SEEK control. A beep will sound
indicating you have entered seek
mode.
•Press
to find the next
listenable station up the
frequency band.
•Press
to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.
NOTE:If you continue to press and hold the control, the frequency will
continue changing without stopping. Release the control after the beep
sounds.
Tracking feature
The tracking feature works in CD mode.
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Tracking feature in CD mode
•Press
to advance to the next
selection. Press and hold the
control to fast forward through
the current selection.
•Press
to reverse to the
previous selection. Press and hold
the control to rewind through the current selection.
Scan function
The scan function works in radio
mode.
Scan function in radio mode
Press the SCAN control to hear a sampling of strong stations on the
frequency band. Each station will play for approximately 5 seconds.
Press the SCAN control again to remain on a station and disable this
mode.
CD select
•To begin CD play (if CD is
loaded), press the CD control, or
•Insert the compact disc, label side
up into the CD slot (if no CD is
loaded). The auto loading mechanism will pull in the CD. There will be
a short lapse before play begins.
•The first track of the disc will begin playing. The DISC IN control will
illuminate.
•The track number will appear in the display.
To disable CD mode, press the power/volume control.
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Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound distribution can be
adjusted between the right and left
speakers.
Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display.
Turn the volume control to adjust the speakers.
NOTE:Approximately 5 seconds after selecting any AUDIO mode
(treble, bass, fade, balance or volume), the system will automatically
default to the volume function. To reset these modes, press and
momentarily hold the AUDIO control. The unit will beep and CL will
appear in the display.
Radio station memory preset
The radio is equipped with five station memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM
stations (five in FM1 and five in FM2).
Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM control.
2. Select the desired station.
3. Press and momentarily hold the desired preset control until a beep is
heard.
The preset control number will illuminate in the display. This indicates
the station is held in memory on the control you selected. Repeat this
procedure to store other stations in memory.
Auto memory tuning
Auto memory tuning allows you to set strong radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations. This is especially useful
when you are in an area where the local stations are not known.
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can effect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel froman FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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CELL PHONE USE
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
open the trunk.
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