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[AS09000(F )04/96]
NOTE: The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard as
the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do
not attempt to disassemble the case.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
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[AS09100(F )08/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your
CD Player
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[AS09200(F )04/96]
The following information is designed to help
you recognize typical situations that could be
mistakenly interpreted as mechanical
malfunctions of the disc player.
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[AS09300(F )04/96]
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A disc is already loaded.
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[AS09400(F )04/96]
q
The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.
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[AS09500(F )04/96]
q
The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS09600(F )08/95]
q
The player's internal temperature is above
140ÊF (60ÊC).Allow the player to cool off
before operating.
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[AS09700(F )08/95]
q
Different manufacturers of compact discs may
produce discs with different dimensions or
tolerances, some of which may not be within
industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is
free of dust and scratches could be defective
and may not play on your Ford Compact
Disc Player.
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[AS09800(F )04/96]
If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:
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[AS09850(F )04/96]
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The radio is not on.
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[AS09900(F )04/96]
q
The unit is in the stop mode.
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[AS10000(F )04/96]
q
Moisture may have condensed on the lenses
within the unit. If this occurs, remove the
disc and wait approximately an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
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[AS10100(F )04/96]
If the sound skips:
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[AS10200(F )04/96]
q
Badly scratched discs or extremely rough
roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping
will not damage the disc player or scratch the
discs.
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[AS21300(F )09/95]
Electronic Stereo and Stereo
Cassette Radios
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[AS21400(F )03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS21415(F )02/96]
full page art:0060586-C
Electronic Stereo Radio
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[AS21420(F )03/96]
full page art:0032394-A
Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette
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[AS22305(F )03/96]
How to tune radio stations
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[AS22310(F )02/96]
There are three ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using the ªTUNEº button, ªSEEKº the
station or select the station by using the memory
preset buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency.
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[AS22320(F )02/96]
How to tune radio stations (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
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[AS22350(F )03/96]
There are four ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using Automatic Music Search
(ªAMSº), ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the
station or select the station by using the memory
buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency.
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[AS22450(F )03/96]
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Using the ªTUNEº function
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[AS22460(F )08/95]
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the right (+) or left (S) side
of the ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right
or left side of the ªTUNEº button.
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[AS22470(F )03/96]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any
allowable broadcast frequency, whether or
not a station is present on that frequency.
(SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this
section.)
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[AS22550(F )02/96]
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Using the ªAMSº function to manually tune
your radio (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS22650(F )02/96]
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by first pressing the
ªAMSº button (display shows ªTUNEº) then
within approximately five seconds pressing
and releasing either the right
aor left
b
side of the ªSEEKº button. To change
frequencies quickly, press andhold down
either the right or left side of the ªSEEKº
button.
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[AS22800(F )04/96]
q
Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22900(F )09/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the right
(
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to select the
next listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the left (
b) side of the button to select
the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach
the desired station.
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[AS23125(F )02/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
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[AS23150(F )02/96]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The radio will begin scanning up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable
station for approximately a five-second
sampling. This continues until you press the
ªSCANº button a second time.
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[AS23200(F )02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS23250(F )02/96]
Your radio is equipped with 5 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10
preset FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2).
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[AS23400(F )08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS23500(F )03/96]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS23700(F )10/95]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS23800(F )10/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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[AS23900(F )08/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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[AS24000(F )10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
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[AS24150(F )02/96]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until
the display reads ªBASS.º Push the right (+)
side of the ªVOLUMEº button to increase
bass (more ªlowsº), and push the left (S)
side to decrease bass (less ªlowsº).
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[AS24300(F )02/96]
q
Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS24350(F )02/96]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until
the display reads ªTREB.º Push the right (+)
side of the ªVOLUMEº button to increase the
treble (more ªhighsº), and push the left (S)
side to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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[AS24500(F )02/96]
Speaker features and operation
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[AS24600(F )02/96]
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Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS24650(F )02/96]
Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº button
repeatedly until the display reads ªBAL.º
Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº
button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and push the left (S) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers.
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[AS24800(F )04/96]
q
Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS24850(F )02/96]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº button
repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º
Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº
button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the left (S) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers.
[AS24950(F )04/96]
NOTE: Illuminated bars show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of
speaker balance and fader functions
after adjustments are made, then revert
to volume level set.
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[AS25000(F )04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS25500(F )08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS25600(F )08/95]
Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the
right) firmly into the tape door opening, making
sure the cassette is completely in and ªseated.º
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[AS25650(F )08/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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[AS25700(F )12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS26265(F )08/95]
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Using the Automatic Music Search (ªAMSº)
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[AS26270(F )03/96]
Press and hold the ªAMSº button (ªAMSº will
appear in the display). Then, push the left
h
button to rewind to the beginning of the current
selection or press the right
gbutton to fast
forward to the beginning of the next selection.
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[AS26900(F )08/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS27000(F )09/95]
The alternate track (other side) of the tape
can be selected at any time by pushing both
fast-wind buttons (
hand
g) at the
same time. The number in the display will
alternate between 1 and 2.
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[AS27100(F )08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS27250(F )04/96]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
eject (i) button. The radio will resume playing.
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[AS27300(F )02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS27500(F )04/96]
Push thekbutton to activate. Push again to
deactivate.
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[AS27550(F )09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS27555(F )01/96]
Clock Operation
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[AS27560(F )08/95]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS27565(F )08/95]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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[AS27570(F )08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS27575(F )08/95]
1. Turn the radio on.
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[AS27585(F )04/96]
2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button.
Press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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[AS27595(F )09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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[AS27600(F )04/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS27700(F )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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[AS27750(F )04/96]
q
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or
equivalent 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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[AS27800(F )08/95]
q
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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[AS27900(F )08/95]
q
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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[AS28001(F )08/95]
q
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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[AS28101(F )08/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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[AS28200(F )08/95]
q
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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