FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

Electronic Sound Systems
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Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS02800( X)01/95]2.
Press one of the memory buttons and hold until the sound
returns and the lamp above the memory button lights up.
That memory button is now set.
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[AS02900( X)01/95]3.
Follow the above steps for each memory preset button.
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[AS03000( X)01/95]
Using the Automatic Memory Store feature
(“AUTOSET”)
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[AS03100( X)01/95]
If the memory buttons have been set, either by using the Auto
Memory Load feature or if you have set them manually, the
system is prepared to let you use a convenient feature called
Automatic Memory Store.
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[AS03200( X)01/95]
With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong
stations into your memory buttons without losing your
originally set stations. Your radio will automatically set your
memory buttons to the strong local stations.
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[AS03300( X)01/95]
Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the“AUTOSET”
button once. Your radio will set the first six strong stations of
the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory
buttons. The display will flash“AUTO”and display the autoset
icon“A”while the stations are being set in the memory
buttons.
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[AS03400( X)07/95]
NOTE: If there are less than six strong stations in the
frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will
store the last strong station detected on the band.
After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin
playing the station stored on memory button 1.
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[AS03500( X)01/95]
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the
manually-set memory button stations, simply push the
“AUTOSET”button. Display will show“AUTO”then“OFF”.
The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band, the
radio will store the next set of six strong stations.
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Adjusting the tone balance of your radio
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Increasing or decreasing bass and treble response
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[AS03800( X)01/95]
Push the“BASS/TREB”popout knob to gain access to the
bass and treble controls. Bass control allows you to adjust
the lower, bass frequencies to your preference. The outer
ring of the“BASS/TREB”knob adjusts the bass (turn
clockwise to increase bass; counterclockwise to decrease
bass).
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[AS03900( X)01/95]
Treble control allows you to adjust the higher, treble
frequencies of your radio to your preference. The inner ring
of the“BASS/TREB”knob adjusts the treble (turn clockwise
to increase treble; counterclockwise to decrease treble).
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[AS04000( X)01/95]


Adjusting speaker balance and speaker fader
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[AS04100( X)01/95]
Push the“BAL/FADE”popout knob to gain access to the
speaker balance and fader controls. Balance control allows
you to adjust the sound distribution between the right and
left speakers. The outer ring of“BAL/FADE”knob adjusts
the speaker balance control. (Turn clockwise to shift the
sound to the right speakers, and turn counterclockwise to
shift the sound to the left speakers.)
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[AS04200( X)01/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. The inner ring of the
“BAL/FADE”knob adjusts the speaker fader. (Turn
clockwise to shift the sound to the rear speakers, and turn
counterclockwise to shift the sound to the front speakers.)
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[AS04210( X)07/94]
Using the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Feature
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[AS04220( X)01/96]
Push the“DSP”button to activate the feature. The display will
indicate which signal mode is in effect. To change the signal
mode press either the left (
b) or right (
a) side of the selector
button (located under the“DSP”button).
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[AS04230( X)07/94]
The following signal modes may be selected:
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[AS04240( X)07/94]1.
“HALL”—Rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2,000.
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[AS04250( X)07/94]2.
“CHURCH”—Church with a high vault.
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[AS04260( X)07/94]3.
“JAZZ”—Jazz club with clearly reflected sounds.
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[AS04270( X)07/94]4.
“STADIUM”—Outdoor stadium with a capacity of about
30,000.
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[AS04280( X)07/94]5.
“NEWS”—“Voice-only”type of sound with a limited audio
band.
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[AS04290( X)07/94]
To deactivate the DSP feature, press the“DSP”button again.
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[AS04300( X)05/92]
Radio Antenna
[AS04350( X)10/94]
The radio antenna is mounted on the front passenger side
quarter panel of the vehicle. It is a fixed mast antenna and can
not be retracted.
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[AS04400( X)04/95]
Power Antenna (If equipped)
[AS04450( X)10/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with a power antenna, it will
automatically be extended when the radio is turned on. When
the radio is turned off, it will automatically be retracted.
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[AS04500( X)09/95]
NOTE: The radio must be turned off so that the antenna will
retract prior to entering a car wash. Failure to retract
the antenna could result in damage to the antenna,
antenna base, or vehicle.
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
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[AS04700( X)08/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape
player.
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[AS04800( X)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS04900( X)04/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once
you insert a tape and push slightly (with the open edge to the
right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the
way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening
process. Display indicates“TAPE”while tape is playing.
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[AS05000( X)01/95]
If the player is in the tape mode but not in play, pressing the
“TAPE”button will activate play. If the“TAPE”button is
pressed with no tape inserted, the display will flash“NO
TAPE”.
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[AS05100( X)08/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS05200( X)01/95]
There are six ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the
tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, Blank Skip,“SEEK”,
“SCAN”or“SIDE 1-2”functions. Following are brief
descriptions of each:
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[AS05300( X)09/95]


Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS05400( X)03/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the“FF”button. The radio
will play while the tape is in fast forward. The light above
the“FF”button will blink while in the fast forward mode.
Press“FF”again or press the“TAPE”button to stop fast
forwarding. At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other side of the tape.
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[AS05500( X)08/95]


Rewinding the tape
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[AS05600( X)03/95]
To rewind the tape, press the“REW”button. The radio will
automatically begin playing while the tape is rewinding. The
light above the“REW”button will blink while in the rewind
mode. Press“REW”again or press the“TAPE”button to
stop rewinding.
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Using the“SEEK”function with your cassette tape player
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[AS05800( X)05/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a) side of the
“SEEK”button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left (
b) side to restart a currently playing
tape selection.
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[AS05900( X)01/95]


Using the“Blank Skip”function with your cassette tape
player
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[AS06000( X)01/95]
Press the“Blank Skip”button to activate the blank skip
mode. After approximately 20 seconds of blank program, the
tape will seek forward to the next program.
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[AS06100( X)08/95]


Using the“SCAN”function with your cassette tape player
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[AS06200( X)01/95]
Pushing the“SCAN”button will begin the forward scan
mode on the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape
selection for approximately eight seconds.
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[AS06300( X)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press the“SCAN”button or the“TAPE”button.
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[AS06400( X)08/95]


How to change the side of the tape being played
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[AS06500( X)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
“SIDE 1-2”button.
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[AS06600( X)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS06700( X)03/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the“EJECT”
button. The tape will eject only when in the tape mode. The
cassette cannotbe ejected when the radio is playing an“AM”
or“FM”station. The system will revert to radio mode when
the cassette is ejected.
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How to store the tape
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[AS06900( X)01/95]
Press the“AM/FM”button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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[AS07000( X)08/95]
Using the Dolby
B noise reduction feature
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[AS07100( X)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation.“Dolby”and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
[AS07200( X)07/95]
Push thekbutton to activate. When activated, the light
above thekbutton illuminates.
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[AS07300( X)08/95]
Tape error messages
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[AS07400( X)08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose certain
problems you may experience. Error codes are as follows:
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[AS07500( X)01/95]
TD E1—Radio tries to change sides of tape 3 times in a 10
second span. Push“EJECT”and try another tape. If problem
persists, refer problem to qualified personnel for service.
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[AS07600( X)01/95]
TD E2—Tape eject failure. Radio tries to eject tape and it will
not eject. Push“EJECT”to eject tape. If the tape will not eject,
refer problem to qualified personnel for service.
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[AS07700( X)01/95]
TD E3—Loading error. Push“EJECT”to eject tape. Reload
tape. If the same error code appears in the display, try another
tape.
[AS07705( X)09/94]
Rear Seat Radio Controls (If equipped)
[AS07710( X)09/94]
Rear seat radio controls are available on vehicles equipped with
Premium and Luxury Audio Systems only.
[AS07715( X)09/94]
The rear seat radio controls are located on the rear of the center
console. These controls duplicate several radio functions of the
radio and allow the use of headphones in the vehicle.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0060683-A
Rear Seat Radio Controls
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[AS07725( X)06/95]
How to turn the rear seat radio controls on and off
[AS07727( X)09/94]
Press memory preset buttons“3”and“5”simultaneously on the
face of your radio to turn the rear seat radio controls on. A
headphone symbol (j) will appear in the display when the
rear seat controls are on. Press“3”and“5”simultaneously
again to turn rear seat controls off.
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[AS07730( X)08/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS07735( X)09/94]
Press the right (
a) side of the“VOLUME”rocker switch to
increase volume, and push the left (
b) side to decrease the
volume of the rear speakers.
[AS07740( X)09/95]
NOTE: Rear seat volume control can be set no higher than
current radio setting unless speakers are turned off.
See note underHow to turn speakers on and off.
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[AS07745( X)06/95]
Setting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS07750( X)09/94]
Push the“AM/FM”button to change the frequency band.
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Using the“MEMORY”button
[AS07760( X)04/95]
Push the“MEMORY”button to access the station you have set
into memory button 1 on the face of the radio. Successively
pushing this button will access, numerically, all stations set into
the Station Memory Preset buttons (1 through 6).
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[AS07765( X)06/95]
How to turn the speakers on and off
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[AS07770( X)06/95]
When the rear seat controls are on, push the“SPKRS ON-OFF”
button to turn all speakers off. Push again to turn all speakers
on.
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[AS07775( X)06/95]
Using the“SEEK”function
[AS07785( X)06/95]
Press the right (
a) side of the“SEEK”rocker switch to seek to
the next highest radio station. Press the left (
b) side to seek to
the next lower radio station.
[AS07790( X)09/95]
NOTE: When using the rear seat controls, the“SEEK”
function on the rear seat controls will also function
with cassettes or CD, seeking the next (“SEEK
a”)or
previous (“
bSEEK”) selection.
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[AS07793( X)06/95]
Using headphones with the rear seat controls
[AS07796( X)10/94]
Two 3.5mm headphone jacks have been provided on the rear
seat controls. Plug headphones (not provided) into the provided
jack(s) to operate headphones.
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[AS07800( X)08/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS07900( X)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS08000( X)08/95]


Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to clean the tape
player head after 10-12 hours of play will help maintain the
best playback sound and proper tape operation.
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[AS08100( X)08/95]


Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less should be
used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes are thinner and subject
to breakage or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidity and extreme heat or cold. If they are exposed to
extreme conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS08300( X)08/95]


If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it before playing
by putting your finger or a pencil into one of the holes and
turning the hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS08400( X)08/95]


Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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[AS08500( X)08/95]


Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player when not in
use. High heat in the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS08600( X)08/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS08700( X)08/95]
How to view the clock mode
[AS08800( X)09/94]
Press the“CLK”button to display time. The time will continue
to be displayed until a radio or tape function is chosen. After
approximately 10 seconds, the time will again appear in the
display. To display radio or tape information only, press the
“CLK”button a second time.
[AS08900( X)09/95]
NOTE: The clock can be displayed or set whether the ignition
is on or off as long as the“CLK”button is depressed.
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[AS09000( X)08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS09100( X)08/95]1.
Turn the radio on.
[AS09200( X)04/00]2.
Press and hold the“CLK”button, press the right (
a) side of
the“SEEK”button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the“TUNE”or“TUNE DISCS”button to increase minutes.
Press the left (
b) side of the button to decrease minutes.
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[AS09300( X)09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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[AS29210(ALL)05/95]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060681-A
Premium Stereo Cassette
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