FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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[AS29905(ALL)04/95]
Operating the CD Compression feature
[AS29910(ALL)04/94]
Because of the wide dynamic range of Ford's 6-CD Changer
System, soft passages may be difficult to hear under certain
driving conditions while maintaining a reasonable volume level
in the louder passages. The compression feature will bring these
soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
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[AS29915(ALL)01/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPRESSº/#5 button.
When the compression feature is activated, the display will
indicate ªCº.
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[AS29916(ALL)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle feature
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[AS29917(ALL)01/95]
While in the CD mode, pressing the ªSHUFFLEº/#6 button will
randomly select a track from the disc currently being played.
The display will indicate ªSHFº followed by the disc and track
number (dd-tt).
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[AS29918(ALL)01/95]
The CD Changer will continue to randomly select tracks for
play until the shuffle feature is turned off by pressing the
ªSHUFFLEº button a second time.
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[AS29919(ALL)02/95]
HowtostopCDplay
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[AS29920(ALL)01/95]
While in the CD mode, press the ªAM/FMº button to stop CD
play and resume radio play. Also, loading a cassette into the
cassette deck will stop CD play and begin cassette play.
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[AS29935(ALL)02/95]
CD Error Messages
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[AS29936(ALL)01/95]
Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may
experience. The error codes are:
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[AS29937(ALL)01/95]
ÐCD E1Ð Mechanism error.
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[AS29938(ALL)01/95]
ÐCD E2Ð Focus error.
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[AS29939(ALL)01/95]
ÐBAD CDÐ Disc unreadable.
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ÐTOO HOTÐ Mechanism over167ÊFarenheit, allow to cool
before playing.
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[AS29941(ALL)01/95]
ÐNO CDÐ Empty slot or magazine.
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[AS29942(ALL)01/95]
ÐNO DJÐ CD Changer not connected or not communicating.
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[AS29943(ALL)01/95]
Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player
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[AS29944(ALL)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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[AS29945(ALL)08/95]
n
A disc is already loaded.
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[AS29946(ALL)08/95]
n
The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
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[AS29947(ALL)08/95]
n
The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS29948(ALL)08/95]
n
The player's internal temperature is above140ÊF (60ÊC).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
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[AS29949(ALL)08/95]
n
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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[AS29950(ALL)09/95]
If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:
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[AS29951(ALL)08/95]
n
The radio is not on.
[AS29952(ALL)10/94]
n
The discs are inserted improperly in the magazine or the CD
magazine is not inserted.
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[AS29953(ALL)08/95]
n
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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[AS29954(ALL)08/95]
If the sound skips:
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[AS29955(ALL)08/95]
n
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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[AS29956(ALL)01/95]
How to take care of and clean the CD Changer and
discs
*
[AS29957(ALL)01/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your CD Changer
carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS29958(ALL)01/95]
n
Always handle a disc by the edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
[AS29959(ALL)06/95]
n
Before playing, inspect all discs for any contamination. If
needed, clean discs with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges. Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS29960(ALL)08/95]
n
Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS29961(ALL)01/95]
n
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for
an extended period of time.
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[AS29962(ALL)01/95]
n
Do not insert more than one disc into each disc slot of the
disc magazine. Doing so may damage the discs, disc
magazine or the disc changer.
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[AS29963(ALL)01/95]
n
Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc
magazine.
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[AS29964(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the
case.
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[AS29965(ALL)09/94]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060684-A
Midline Stereo Radio
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[AS29966(R )07/95]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060685-B
Midline Stereo Cassette Radio
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[AS29967(R )05/95]
Midline Stereo and Stereo Cassette Radio
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[AS29970(ALL)08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS29972(ALL)10/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS29973(ALL)01/95]
Press the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to turn the radio on. Press
again to turn it off.
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[AS29975(ALL)10/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS29980(ALL)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob clockwise to increase the
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Bars
illuminate in the display to show relative volume level.
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[AS29985(ALL)10/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listening
level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will
come back to a ªnominalº listening level. However, if
the radio power is turned off, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power was
switched off.
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[AS29990(ALL)10/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS29995(ALL)10/94]
Push the ªAMº/FMª button to select the desired frequency
band or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette mode).
These functions are used with the station memory buttons
described underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS30000(ALL)10/95]
How to tune radio stations
[AS30005(ALL)04/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can manually locate the station using the ºTUNEª button,
ºSEEKª button, ºSCANª button, or select the station by using
the memory buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency. These four methods are described below.
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n
Using the ºTUNEª function
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[AS30015(ALL)03/95]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the left (
b) or right
(
a) side of the ºTUNEª button.
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[AS30020(ALL)10/95]
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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[AS30025(ALL)10/95]
n
Using the ºSEEKª function
*
[AS30030(ALL)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 ºSEEKª 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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[AS30035(ALL)01/95]
n
Using the ºSCANª function
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[AS30040(ALL)04/95]
Pressing the ºSCANª button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
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[AS30045(ALL)02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ºSCANª button again.
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[AS30050(ALL)10/95]
n
Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS30055(ALL)10/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM
stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
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[AS30065(ALL)10/95]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS30075(ALL)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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[AS30080(ALL)10/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS30085(ALL)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
*
[AS30090(ALL)10/95]
n
Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS30095(ALL)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the ºBASSª button to increase bass;
press the bottom (
d) of the ºBASSª button to decrease bass.
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[AS30100(ALL)10/95]
n
Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS30105(ALL)03/95]
Press the top (
c) of the ºTREBLEª button to increase treble;
press the bottom (
d) of the treble button to decrease treble.
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[AS30110(ALL)10/95]
n
Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS30115(ALL)03/95]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Press the top (
c) of the
ºBALª button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and
press the bottom (
d) of the ºBALª button to shift the sound
to the left speakers.
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[AS30120(ALL)10/95]
n
Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS30125(ALL)03/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Press the top (
c)of
the ºFADEª button to shift the sound to the front speakers,
and press the bottom (
d) of the ºFADEª button to shift the
sound to the back speakers.
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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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[AS30135(R )08/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
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[AS30140(R )09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape
player or eject a tape.
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[AS30145(R )08/95]
How to insert a tape
*
[AS30150(R )09/94]
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.
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[AS30155(R )09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded and stored with the
ignition and radio power off.
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[AS30165(R )08/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
*
[AS30170(R )09/94]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the
tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, ºSEEKª, or ºSCANª
function. Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS30175(R )09/95]
n
Fast forwarding the tape
*
[AS30180(R )01/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ºFFª button. The radio
will begin playing until fast forward is manually stopped (by
pushing the ºTAPEª button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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[AS30185(R )01/95]
At the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses
and plays the other side of the tape.
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[AS30190(R )08/95]
n
Rewinding the tape
*
[AS30195(R )01/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ºREWª button. The radio will
begin playing until rewind is manually stopped (by pushing
the ºTAPEª button) or the beginning of the tape is reached.
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n
Using the ºSEEKª function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS30205(R )08/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a) side of the
ºSEEKª button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left (
b) side to seek the previous tape
selection.
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[AS30210(R )08/95]
n
Using the ºSCANª function with your cassette tape player
*
[AS30215(R )01/95]
Press the ºSCANª button to begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection
for approximately an eight-second sampling (display
indicates ºSCª).
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[AS30220(R )01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ºSCANª a second time.
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[AS30225(R )08/95]
n
How to change the side of the tape being played
*
[AS30230(R )01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ºSIDE 1-2ª button.
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[AS30235(R )08/95]
How to eject the tape
*
[AS30240(R )01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ºEJª 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.
[AS30245(R )06/95]
HowtoswitchfromtapetoAM/FMmode
*
[AS30247(R )01/95]
Press the ºAM/FMª button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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[AS30250(R )08/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS30255(R )08/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ºDolbyª and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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