audio FORD WINDSTAR 2001 2.G Rear Seat Entertainment System Manual

QUICK START Ð HOW TO GET GOING
To operate the system:
1. Your AutoVisiontsystem is automatically activated when the vehicle
ignition and the audio system are ON.
2. If a movie is desired, insert a VHS cassette into the VCP and the video
should start playing.
3. Press the MEDIA control to toggle to any other desired media source.
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To play a video game:
1. Connect the video line from your game device to the VIDEO jack.
2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the left (L) and right (R)
audio jacks.
3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on
and the AUX indicator will illuminate.
4. If desired, press the
/control and plug a 3.5mm headphone
into the headphone jack. With the headphones ON, the rear speakers will
not operate.
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When replacing batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended)
and install with correct orientation (+ and þ polarities). Ensure that you
use only new batteries of the same brand.
If you will not be using the remote control for a considerably long time,
remove the batteries.
AUTOVISIONTCONTROLS
The AutoVisiontcontrols allow the rear seat passengers to operate the
radio, tape, CD or CD DJ(if equipped).
PARENTAL CONTROL
Your AutoVisiontsystem allows you to have control over the rear seat
controls. The system is automatically activated when the ignition is ON.
This enables rear seat passengers to play a videocassette or listen to any
of the available media sources. Once the headphone mode is activated,
the
symbol will appear in the radio display.
Press the memory preset controls 3
and 5 simultaneously on the front
audio controls to disable the
AutoVisiontcontrols. They will
remain disabled until the front seat
passengers ªenableº them again by
simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 preset controls. The settings of the
front seat controls will always override those of the rear seat controls.
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
This control allows the rear seat
passengers to adjust the volume
level of the audio system.
Press the + control to increase the
volume.
Press the Ð control to decrease the
volume.
From the AutoVisiontcontrols, the speaker volume cannot be set higher
than the current volume radio setting. When in headphone mode, the
AutoVisiontcontrols can change the volume setting to any desired level.
USING HEADPHONES/PERSONAL AUDIO FEATURE
The Personal Audio Feature allows
the rear seat passengers to listen to
one media source (radio, TAPE, CD,
CDDJ, VCP, or AUX) while the front
seat passengers listen to another.
To activate, press the
/
control and plug a 3.5mm
headphone into the headphone jack.
With the headphones ON, the rear
speakers will not operate.
Press the MEDIA control to toggle
to the desired media source.
Use the SEEK, VOLUME and MEM
controls to make any desired
adjustments.
Press the
/control again to engage the rear speakers and
deactivate the Personal Audio Feature.
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SPEAKERS ON/OFF MODE
With the speakers ON, you can adjust the audio output to all system
speakers Ð front and rear together (headphones are disabled in this
mode). The rear seat passengers can not raise the volume of the system
above the level on the front radio bezel.
With the speakers OFF, the headphones are enabled. The rear seat
passengers have control over the desired volume levels.
MEDIA SELECT
Press the MEDIA control to toggle
between AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE, CD,
CDDJ, VCP and AUX modes. When
selected, the media source will
illuminate.
²AM
AM radio frequency band
²FM1, FM2
FM radio frequency bands
²TAPE
cassette tape (if equipped)
²CD
single cd player (if equipped)
²CDDJ
compact disc changer (if equipped)
²VCP
video cassette player
²AUX
auxiliary jack input
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GENERAL OPERATION
²When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly otherwise it
will run the battery down.
²Do not leave the videocassette in the VCP overnight or for long
periods of time.
²When the ignition is turned ON, audio is through the headphones as
LOW volume. Press the (+) control to increase volume. To listen
through the vehicle's speaker system, press the speaker button (
)
on the media control panel.
Inserting/removing cassette
Inserting cassette
²Open the AutoVisiontconsole cover.
²Insert the videocassette into the cassette compartment.
Inserting a videocassette into the VCP automatically turns the power ON
(the indicator lamp will illuminate) and the tape will begin playback.
If the vehicle is traveling over rough terrain, it may be difficult to insert
the cassette because the machine attempts to hold the cassette firmly to
prevent vibration. If this condition is encountered, either press firmly or
remove the cassette and insert it again.
The system will not allow a cassette to be inserted in the wrong position.
²Once the cassette is completely inserted, close the VCP and console
covers.
Removing cassette
1. Open the console cover, open the VCP cover and press the STOP
button.
2. Press the EJECT button.
Do not insert any foreign substances into the cassette compartment.
After removing the cassette from the VCP, close the door.
When the engine is turned OFF, the cassette is ejected from the
compartment.
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To play a video game
1. Connect the video line from your video game device to the YELLOW
jack.
2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacks
respectively.
3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on
and the AUX indicator will illuminate.
On-screen indicators
Playback operation
1. Press the POWER control on the VCP.
2. Insert a videocassette into the VCP.
3. The videocassette should automatically begin playback, and the
picture will appear within approximately nine seconds.
4. Press the STOP control to stop playback or press EJECT to remove
the cassette.
Fast-forward or rewind (no picture)
1. Press the FF/REW control on the VCP.
2. Press the STOP control to stop or press EJECT to remove the
cassette.
The tape will fast forward or rewind until it has reached the end or the
beginning.
Fast-forward or rewind (with picture)
1. While in playback mode, momentarily press the FF/REW key. The VCP
will search the playback direction five times faster than normal playback
mode.
2. Press the PLAY key to resume normal playback.
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Special effects playback
Still playback/ Frame-to-frame playback (on remote control)
1. Press the STILL/F.ADV key while in playback mode. The playback
picture becomes still.
2. Press the STILL/F.ADV key again. Each time the control is pressed,
the pictures are played back one frame at a time.
The still playback feature can also be used in REW (reverse) mode.
If still playback/or frame-to-frame playback is engaged for five minutes or
longer, the VCP will automatically begin playback to protect the tape.
Automatic tracking is automatically activated the moment the VCP is
turned ON or a cassette is inserted.
If a videocassette is in poor shape (i.e., badly recorded), any tracking
adjustment may result in failure. The VCP will eject the videocassette.
Encore (on remote control)
²Press the ENCORE control while in playback mode.
The VCP will reverse to the previous five seconds of the selection and
then operate at normal playback mode.
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
The auxiliary input jacks on the
AutoVisiontcontrol panel accepts
video and audio connectors for all
standard video games (Nintendot,
PlayStationt, etc.) Other compatible
devices such as DVD players,
camcorders and portable CD players
can also be connected to the
auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jack is color-coded for
identification purposes. They are as
follows:
²YELLOW (1)Ð video input
²WHITE (2)Ð left channel audio
input
²RED (3)Ð right channel audio
input
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Press the MEDIA control until AUX is illuminated in the control panel.
This will allow you to view the video and listen to the audio from the
auxiliary input.
To listen to another audio source while viewing video from the auxiliary
input, press the MEDIA control until the desired media source is
illuminated.
Video source selection
The MEDIA control determines
which video (VCP or Auxiliary
input) is seen on the AutoVisiont
screen.
When the vehicle ignition is ON and
the system is not in VCP mode, the
AutoVisiontselects the Auxiliary
input as the video source. (If there
is not a video source connected to
the Auxiliary input jack, the screen
will be blank.)
AutoPlay feature
Your AutoVisiontsystem is equipped with an AutoPlay Feature. When a
video cassette is inserted into the player, video and audio sources are
automatically switched to VCP. This will override any other selections
currently made.
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IN-HOME USE
Your AutoVisiontsystem is UL registered for in-home use. This system
has the unique feature of also being a completely portable and able to be
used in your home.
To remove your AutoVisiontsystem from your vehicle, depress the lever
on the center console labeled VCP RELEASE. This will release the VCP
and enable you to remove the system from the vehicle. If pressing the
lever does not release your system, please contact your dealer.
To re-install the VCP in your vehicle, insert the VCP into the console and
push lightly until the VCP clicks into place.
To use the AutoVisiontsystem in your home, you will need:
²12 V DC power converter rated for 1.5 amps/min
²Patch cords with RCA style connectors
These parts are available in your local electronics store or call toll free
1 (877) 848±6434 for assistance.
AUXILIARY JACKS FOR HOME USE
1.VIDEO OUT
Connect this terminal to the VIDEO
IN terminal of your display (LCD,
TV).
2.DC jack in
Connect this jack to the DC source
(DC 12V).
3.AUDIO OUT LR
Connect these terminal(s) to the
AUDIO IN terminals of your display
(LCD, TV).
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1
3
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