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[AS24500(MBC )02/96]
Speaker features and operation
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[AS24600(MBC )02/96]
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Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS24750(MBC )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(MBC )04/96]
q
Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS24950(MBC )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.
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[AS24960(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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[AS25000(MBC )04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS25400(M )09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
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[AS25500(MBC )08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS25600(MBC )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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[AS27100(MBC )08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS27250(MBC )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(MBC )02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS27400(MBC )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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[AS27500(MBC )04/96]
Push thekbutton to activate. Push again to
deactivate.
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[AS27600(MBC )04/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS27700(MBC )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(MBC )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(MBC )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(MBC )08/95]
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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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[AS28001(MBC )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(MBC )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(MBC )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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Ford Compact Disc Player
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[AS38075(M )05/95]
Ford Compact Disc Player
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[AS38100(M )03/95]
The Ford Compact Disc Player operates when
the Audio System is on and a disc is inserted
(label side up). Handle the disc by its edge
only. (Be sure to read and follow all of the care
and cleaning instructions underHow To Take
Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discsin this
section.)
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[AS38200(M )06/95]
The digital display on your CD player shows the
track (selection) number and the elapsed time.
Indicators for play
a, stop
X, compression on
(ªCOMPº) and shuffle on (ªSHUFº) are also in
the display. (These features are described later.)
[AS38210(M )06/95]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD
player will override that of the cassette player or
radio.
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[AS38250(M )10/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Compact
Disc Player
[AS38270(M )09/95]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and
fader controls on the radio are also
used with the CD player. Refer to
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
in this section for operating
instructions on these controls.
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[AS38300(M )04/96]
How to insert a disc and begin play
[AS38310(M )03/96]
Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc
opening. When inserted, the disc automatically
loads into the unit and play starts at the
beginning of the first track (selection). The play
indicator
alights up and the number ª1º
(track) and ª0:00º (elapsed time) are shown in
the digital display.
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[AS38320(M )04/96]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player
automatically returns to the beginning of the
disc and resumes playing.
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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 )03/96]
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
Xin
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 )03/96]
To quickly search for a particular point in a
selection, press the right
eside of the
ªREV/FFº button (to fast forward) or the left
fside (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 )10/95]
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 (S) around the perimeter of the display.
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[AS39200(M )03/95]
q
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 )04/96]
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 )04/96]
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 )04/96]
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 )04/96]
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 )04/96]
q
After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS41901(M )04/96]
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 )04/96]
q
Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc player.
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[AS42101(M )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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[AS42201(M )08/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your
CD Player
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[AS42301(M )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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[AS42401(M )04/96]
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A disc is already loaded.
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[AS42501(M )04/96]
q
The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.
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[AS42601(M )04/96]
q
The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS42701(M )04/96]
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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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