CD player FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G User Guide

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[AS38330(M )10/95]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc
opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.
[AS38340(M )03/95]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection
circuitry to protect the laser diode. If
the temperature of the player reaches
167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit
will shut off the player and ªHOTº
will appear in the display. When the
temperature is within normal operating
range, the ªHOTº indication will turn
off and the CD player will again be
operational.
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[AS38400(M )10/95]
How to stop and restart the CD player
[AS38450(M )03/95]
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically
enters the play mode and the play indicator (
a)
illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the
ªPLAY/STOPº button. The stop indicator (
X)in
the display illuminates and operation returns to
the radio or tape mode. To resume CD play,
press this button once again or press any other
function button (except ªEJECTº or
ªCOMPRESSº buttons).
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[AS38475(M )10/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF
during play and then is set to the ON
or ACCESSORY position, the CD
player will resume playing in the mode
it was in when ignition was turned off.
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[AS38500(M )03/95]
How to locate a selection on your CD
player using Automatic Music Search (AMS)
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[AS38510(M )06/95]
An ªAMSº (Automatic Music Search) control on
your CD player allows you to quickly find a
particular selection on the disc. Press the left
fside of the ªAMSº control to locate a
previous selection or the right
eside of the
ªAMSº control to locate a later selection.
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[AS38550(M )10/95]
How to fast forward or reverse your CD
player
[AS38560(M )06/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a
selection, press the right (
e) side of the
ªREV/FFº button (to fast forward) or the left
(
f) side (to rewind). While either side of the
button is pressed, the disc goes forward or
backward at two different speeds depending on
how long the button is held down. (Pressing the
button for more than a couple seconds will
speed up the process.) Release the button at the
desired point (found by watching the elapsed
playing time in the display or by listening to the
sound during fast forward or rewind).
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[AS38580(M )06/95]
When you have reached the end of the disc by
keeping the fast forward
eside of the button
pressed, the display will show the end time of
the last track and the sound will be muted.
When the fast forward
eside of the button is
released, the player resumes play at the
beginning of the first track.
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[AS38600(M )06/95]
A ª1º and ª0:00º will appear in the display
when the beginning of the disc is reached by
pressing the rewind
fside of the button.
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[AS38620(M )10/95]
Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS38630(M )03/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The CD player will begin scanning the
disc, stopping on each listenable track for
approximately eight seconds. This continues until
you press the ªSCANº button a second time or
eject the disc. While in the scan mode, the
display flashes ªSCAN.º
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[AS39050(M )07/94]
Special Features of Your CD Player
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[AS39100(M )10/95]
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Compression
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[AS39110(M )10/95]
The compression feature will bring soft and
loud passages closer together for a more
consistent listening level.
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[AS39120(M )03/95]
To turn the compression on, press the
ªCOMPRESSº button. When on, the
compression indicator (ªCOMPº) will appear
in the display. Press the button again to turn
off.
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[AS39150(M )03/95]
q
Shuffle
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[AS39160(M )03/95]
The shuffle feature on your CD player allows
you to listen to your disc selections in a
different order. When this feature is
activated, your CD player will randomly
select and play tracks on the disc.
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[AS39170(M )03/95]
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on,
press it again to turn off. When on, the
shuffle indicator (ªSHUFº) will appear in the
display. When the player is between
selections, the display will show a moving
dash (ªsº) around the perimeter of the
display.
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[AS39200(M )03/95]
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Shuffle and Scan
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[AS39210(M )03/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be
activated simultaneously. In this mode, the
player will randomly pick a selection and
play the first eight seconds. This process is
continued until either the ªSCANº button or
ªSHUFFLEº button is pressed a second time.
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[AS39250(M )10/95]
q
Automatic Disc Storage
[AS39260(M )03/95]
If the disc is ejected from the CD player but
is not removed from the disc opening within
approximately 15 seconds, the player will
automatically reload the disc for storage.
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[AS39300(M )10/95]
How to eject the disc
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[AS39310(M )06/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button in the upper left
corner of your CD player to stop play, eject the
disc and resume radio or tape operation of your
audio system.
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[AS41201(M )08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
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[AS41301(M )08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:
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[AS41401(M )08/95]
q
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never
touch the playing surface.
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[AS41501(M )08/95]
q
Before playing, inspect the disc for any
contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3HCompact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges.Do not use
a circular motion to clean.
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[AS41601(M )08/95]
q
Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
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[AS41701(M )08/95]
q
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as defroster and floor
heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a
parked car in direct sunlight where there may
be a considerable rise in temperature or
damage may result.
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[AS41801(M )08/95]
q
After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS41901(M )08/95]
q
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try
to insert another disc. Doing so may damage
the disc player.
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[AS42001(M )08/95]
q
Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc player.
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[AS42101(M )08/95]
CAUTION: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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[AS42201(M )08/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your
CD Player
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[AS42301(M )08/95]
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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[AS42401(M )08/95]
q
A disc is already loaded.
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[AS42501(M )08/95]
q
The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.
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[AS42601(M )08/95]
q
The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS42701(M )05/95]
q
The player's internal temperature is above
167ÊF (75ÊC).Allow the player to cool off
before operating.
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[AS42801(M )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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[AS42901(M )09/95]
If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:
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[AS43001(M )08/95]
q
The radio is not on.
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[AS43101(M )08/95]
q
The unit is in the stop mode.
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[AS43201(M )08/95]
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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[AS43301(M )08/95]
If the sound skips:
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[AS43401(M )08/95]
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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[AS44010(MBC )10/95]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS44020(MBC )06/95]
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.
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[AS44030(MBC )10/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show
relative levels of bass and treble, and
positions of speaker balance and fader
functions (left to right, front to rear).
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[AS44040(MBC )08/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS44050(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player or eject a tape.
[AS44060(MBC )04/95]
NOTE: Adjust the volume, treble, bass, balance
and fader controls in the same manner
as for radio stations.
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[AS44070(MBC )08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS44080(MBC )08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with
power loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with theopen 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 ªMº (for metal/CrO
2) while tape is
playing.
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[AS44090(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded and
stored with the ignition and radio
power off.
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[AS44100(MBC )08/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS44110(MBC )08/95]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS44120(MBC )09/95]
q
Fast forwarding the tape
[AS44140(MBC )02/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will automatically begin
playing until fast forward is manually
stopped (by pushing the ªPLAY PROGº
button) or the end of the tape is reached.
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[AS44160(MBC )01/95]
At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
[AS44170(MBC )02/95]
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Fast rewinding the tape
[AS44180(MBC )02/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will automatically begin playing
when rewind is manually stopped (by
pushing the ªPLAY PROGº button) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
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[AS44190(MBC )08/95]
q
Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
[AS44200(MBC )03/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a)
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
(
b) side to seek the beginning of the current
tape selection.
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[AS44210(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: If you want to restart a currently
playing tape selection, press the left
(
b) side of the ªSEEKº button after
approximately three seconds into the
current selection.
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[AS44220(MBC )08/95]
Whirling sprockets in the display (l)
indicate the direction of tape travel.
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[AS44230(MBC )08/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS44240(MBC )08/95]
Press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to enter the
scan mode (display indicates ªSCNº).
Pushing the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº
button will begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each
tape selection for approximately an
eight-second sampling.
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[AS44250(MBC )08/95]
Pushing the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº
button will begin the reverse scan mode,
stopping on each previous tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling.
While scanning, the display indicates whirling
sprockets plus an ªSº (m).
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[AS44260(MBC )08/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection press the
ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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[AS44270(MBC )08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
[AS44280(MBC )02/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected
at any time by pressing the ªPLAY/PROGº
button.
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[AS44300(MBC )08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS44310(MBC )08/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJCTº button. The radio will resume playing if
the radio power is on. The tape cartridge can be
ejected with radio power (and/or ignition) on or
off.
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[AS44320(MBC )08/95]
How to store the tape
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[AS44330(MBC )08/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play. The cassette will
be stored in the tape player and the
Xsymbol
in the display will be lit until you push the
ªPLAY PROGº button to resume tape play. Fast
forward and fast rewind can be used while the
tape is in storage mode without interrupting
radio play.
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[AS44340(MBC )08/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS44350(MBC )08/95]
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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[AS44360(MBC )04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
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[AS44490(MBC )08/95]
Tape error messages
*
[AS44500(MBC )08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
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[AS44510(MBC )08/95]
Error 0Ð Communication error between the
radio controller and the tape controller. The
cassette player will eject the tape. Insert the tape
again. If the same error code appears, turn the
ignition off, then back on again and insert the
tape.
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[AS44520(MBC )08/95]
Error 1Ð Possible problem cartridge. The
cassette tape player will eject the tape. Insert the
tape again. If the same error code appears in the
display, try a different cartridge.
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