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[AS29217(R)05/96]
Stereo Cassette with CD DJ Compatibility
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[AS29220(R)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS29225(R)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS29230(R)01/95]
Press the ªVOL/PUSHº knob to turn the radio on. Press again
to turn it off.
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[AS29235(R)03/96]
How to adjust the volume
[AS29240(R)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL/PUSHº 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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[AS29245(R)02/96]
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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[AS29250(R)03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS29255(R)02/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band
or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette mode). Pushing
the button more than once will alternate between AM, FM1 and
FM2. These functions are used with the station memory buttons
described underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS29260(R)03/96]
How to tune radio stations
[AS29265(R)10/94]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can use the ªTUNEº, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº or the memory buttons.
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[AS29270(R)03/96]
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Using the ªTUNEº function
[AS29275(R)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 ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of
the button.
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[AS29280(R)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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[AS29285(R)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
[AS29290(R)09/94]
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 pressing and holding the button,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
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[AS29295(R)04/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS29305(R)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
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[AS29310(R)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ªSCANº button again.
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[AS29315(R)03/96]
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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[AS29320(R)03/96]
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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[AS29325(R)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
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[AS29330(R)03/96]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS29340(R)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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[AS29345(R)10/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS29350(R)01/95]
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Using the AUTOSET feature
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[AS29355(R)01/95]
With AUTOSET, you can continually set strong stations into
your memory buttons without losing your originally set
stations.
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[AS29360(R)01/95]
Press the ªAUTOSETº 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 show
ªAUTOº, then run through the frequencies setting the
memory buttons.
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[AS29365(R)10/95]
NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong stations in the
frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will
store the last strong station detected on the band.
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[AS29370(R)01/95]
When all stations are filled, the radio will begin playing the
station stored in memory button 1.
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[AS29375(R)01/95]
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to
manually-set memory button stations, press the ªAUTOSETº
button. Display will show ªAUTOº then ªOFFº.
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[AS29380(R)03/96]
Adjusting the tone balance of your radio
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[AS29385(R)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS29390(R)03/96]
Press the top
cof the ªBASSº button to increase bass; press
the bottom
dof the ªBASSº button to decrease bass.
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[AS29395(R)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS29405(R)03/96]
Press the top
cof the ªTREBLEº button to increase treble;
press the bottom
dof the treble button to decrease treble.
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[AS29410(R)02/96]
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Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS29415(R)03/96]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Press the top
cof the
ªBALº button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and
press the bottom
dof the ªBALº button to shift the sound
to the left speakers.
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[AS29420(R)04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS29425(R)03/96]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Press the top
cof the
ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the front speakers, and
press the bottom
dof the ªFADEº button to shift the sound
to the back speakers.
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[AS29430(R)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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[AS29435(R)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
(If equipped)
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[AS29440(R)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape
player.
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[AS29445(R)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS29450(R)04/95]
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 ªTAPEº while tape is playing.
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[AS29455(R)06/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the ignition on
whether or not the radio power is on. However, with
radio power off, the cassette tape is loaded and stored.
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[AS29465(R)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS29470(R)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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[AS29475(R)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS29480(R)01/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº button. The radio
will begin playing until fast forward is manually stopped (by
pushing the ªTAPEº button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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[AS29485(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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[AS29490(R)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS29495(R)01/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button. The radio will
begin playing until rewind is manually stopped (by pushing
the ªTAPEº button) or the beginning of the tape is reached.
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[AS29505(R)08/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette tape player
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[AS29510(R)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
aside of the
ªSEEKº button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left
bside to seek the previous tape
selection.
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[AS29515(R)08/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette tape player
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[AS29520(R)01/95]
Press the ªSCANº 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 ªSCº).
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[AS29525(R)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ªSCANº a second time.
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[AS29530(R)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being played
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[AS29535(R)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS29540(R)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS29545(R)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJº 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.
[AS29550(R)06/95]
How to switch from tape to AM/FM mode
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[AS29555(R)01/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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[AS29560(R)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS29565(R)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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[AS29570(R)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push
again to deactivate.
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[AS29650(R)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS29655(R)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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[AS29660(R)05/96]
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Using a Ford or equivalent 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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[AS29665(R)08/95]
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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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[AS29670(R)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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[AS29675(R)08/95]
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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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[AS29680(R)08/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
cassette.
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[AS29685(R)08/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player. High heat in
the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS29690(R)05/96]
Clock Operation
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[AS29695(R)05/96]
How to view the clock mode
[AS29705(R)05/96]
Press the ªCLKº 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
ªCLKº button a second time.
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[AS29710(R)09/95]
NOTE: With the ignition off, the clock will display for
approximately 5 seconds once the ªCLKº button is
depressed and released.
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[AS29715(R)05/96]
How to set the clock
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[AS29720(R)05/96]1.
Turn the radio on.
[AS29725(R)05/96]2.
Press and hold the ªCLKº button, press the right (
a) side of
the ªSEEKº button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the ªTUNEº button to increase minutes. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to decrease minutes.
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[AS29730(R)05/96]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
[AS29735(R)09/94]
Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped)
[AS29745(R)03/95]
The Ford Ranger (Regular Cab) 6-CD Changer is mounted
behind the driver's seat. The Ford Ranger (SuperCab) 6-CD
Changer is mounted on the floor near the center of the rear cab
wall. Both changers are controlled with buttons on the Audio
System.
[AS29750(R)10/94]
Unit Loading Instructions
[AS29755(R)06/95]1.
Open Compact Disc Changer unit by sliding door rearward
(Figure 1).
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[AS29760(R)09/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0060686-A
Figure 1
[AS29765(R)03/95]2.
Push the ªiº button to eject the disc ªmagazineº (holds 6
discs) (Figure 2).
[AS29770(R)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0060687-A
Figure 2
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[AS29775(R)04/94]3.
Load discs into the disc magazine slots (numbered 1 through
6) one at a time with labeled surfaces upward, starting with
bottom slot number 1 (Figure 3).
[AS29780(R)09/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0060688-A
Figure 3
[AS29785(R)08/91]4.
Insert loaded disc magazine into chamber unit with the
arrow on top of the disc magazine pointing toward the
changer (Figure 4).Make sure magazine is fully inserted
into changer.
[AS29790(R)09/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0060689-A
Figure 4
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[AS29795(R)09/95]
NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s) from the disc
magazine, push the corresponding lever(s) to the back.
Disc(s) will partially come out for easy removal.
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[AS29805(R)01/95]5.
Close unit by sliding changer panel door to the left.
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