Mercury Sable 1997 Audio Guide

Setting memory preset stations
1. Select the frequency
band with the AM/FM
select control.
2. Select a station. Refer toTune adjustorSeek
function for more information on selecting a station.
3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the
sound returns, indicating the station is held in
memory on the control you selected.
Bass adjust
The bass adjust control
allows you to increase
or decrease the audio
system's bass output.
Treble adjust
The treble adjust
control allows you to
increase or decrease
the audio system's
treble output.
Speaker balance adjust
Speaker sound
distribution can be
adjusted between the
right and left speakers.
AMFM
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
BASS
TREB
BAL
FADE
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Speaker fade adjust
Speaker sound
distribution can be
adjusted between the
front and rear
speakers.
Tape play select
Press the TAPE control
to begin tape play
(with a tape loaded in
the audio system while
in radio or CD mode [if equipped]).
Pressing the control during rewinding and
fast-forwarding stops the rewind or fast-forward
function.
CD play select
Press the CD control to begin CD play (if CDs are
loaded in the CD changer). The first track of the
first disc will begin playing if the magazine has just
been installed. After that CD play will begin where it
was stopped last.
Rewind
The rewind control
(REW) works in tape
and CD modes (if
equipped).
Rewind function in tape mode
After pressing REW, the radio plays until rewind is
stopped (with the tape control) or the beginning of
the tape is reached.
Rewind function in CD mode
Pressing the REW control for less than three
seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the REW
BASSTREB
BAL
FADE
TAPETAPE
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control more than three seconds results in fast
rewind.
Fast forward function
The fast forward control (FF) works in tape and CD
modes (if equipped).
Fast forward in tape mode
After pressing FF, the radio plays until the fast
forward function is stopped (with the tape play
select control or the fast forward control) or the end
of the tape is reached.
At the end of the first side of the tape, direction
automatically reverses and the opposite side of the
tape plays.
Fast forward function in the CD mode
Pressing FF for less than three seconds results in
slow forward action.
Pressing FF for more than three seconds results in
fast forward action.
Tape direction select
Press SIDE 1±2 to play
the alternate side of a
tape.
Tape eject
Press EJECT to stop
and eject a tape.
SIDE 1-26
SIDE 1-24
EJ
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DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction
operates only in tape
mode. Dolbytreduces
the amount of hiss and
static during tape
playback.
Press the
button
to activate (and
deactivate) Dolbytnoise reduction.
The noise reduction system is manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Compression adjust (if equipped)
Compression adjust
brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a
more consistent
listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate and deactivate
compression adjust.
Shuffle feature (if equipped)
The shuffle feature
works while in CD play
mode and allows you to
listen to randomly
selected tracks on the current CD.
Press the Shuffle control to listen t the tracks on the
current CD in random order.
Random order play continues until the control is
pressed again.
Operating the Shuffle and Scan features
simultaneously
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
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seconds. This process is continued until either the
SCAN or SHUFFLE control is pressed a second time.
Setting the clock
To set the hour, press and hold the hour button.
When the desired hour appears, release the button.
To set the minutes, press and hold the minute
button. When the desired minute appears, release
the button.
FORD CD changer (if equipped)
The CD changer is located in the left of the trunk
(sedan) or the right of the cargo area (wagon).
Slide the door to
access the CD changer
magazine.
Press
to eject the
magazine.
Make sure that only
one disc is inserted in
each slot. Each disc
must be inserted with
the label surface
upward. You may
insert up to six CDs.
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The magazine does no
need to be full for the
changer to operate.
Insert the loaded
magazine into the
changer. Make sure it is
fully inserted. Slide the
access door closed.
Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in
the changer. The magazine may be stored in the
glove box when not being used. Slide the access
door on the changer closed when not in use.
The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with
the radio power off.
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Display Information
Indicates Dolby Noise Reduction
activation
Indicates Tape play
CD-## Indicates CD number playing
(e.g., CD-01, CD-02, etc.)
TR-## Indicates CD track number
playing (e.g., TR-01, TR-02, etc.)
##-## Indicates CD number and track
number playing (e.g., 03-10
means disc 3-track 10, etc.)
NO DISC Indicates CD changer is empty
C Indicates CD compression factor
activation
NO CD Indicates empty slot, mechanical
error, unreadable disc, focus
error.
NO DJ Indicates CD changer not
connected or not communicating
AM, FM1 or FM2 Indicates which frequency band
the audio system is in
87.9 to 107.9
(530 to 1610
AM)Indicates currently playing radio
station
STIndicates stereo operation
Illuminated bars Indicates volume, relative level of
bass and treble and relative levels
of speaker balance and fade
TD E1 Indicates possible problem tape
TD E2 Radio cannot eject tape
TD E3 Radio cannot insert tape properly
TOO HOT Changer's internal temperature is
above 60ÉC (140ÉF)
The display screen gives information on the status of
the audio system.
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The laser beam used in the compact disc
player is harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing
badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty.
Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the
player.
If changer does not work:
²A disc is already loaded where you want to insert
disc.
²The disc is inserted with the label surface
downward.
²The disc is dirty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC
(140ÉF). Allow the player to cool down before
operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within
industry standards is inserted.
CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If
necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD
cleaner and wipe the center out to the edge. Do not
use circular motion.
CD AND CD CHANGER CARE
²Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the
playing surface.
²Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources for extended periods of time.
²Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of
the CD changer magazine.
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CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning
cartridge after ten to twelve hours of play to
maintain the best sound and operation.
CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE
²Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less.
²Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high
humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow
tapes that may have been exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a moderate temperature
before playing.
²Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or
pencil into the hole and turning the hub.
²Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
²Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a
long time when not being played.
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Communications (CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts.
Allowable frequencies are:
AM 530, 540±1600, 1610 kHz steps
FM 87.9, 88.1±107.1, 107.9 Mhz steps
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength. The further an FM station
travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of
the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal
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modulation.º Signal modulation is a process radio
stations use to increase their strength/volume
relative to other stations.
²Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings
between your vehicle's antenna and the radio
station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power
lines, electric fences, traffic lights, driving under
bridges and thunderstorms. Moving away from an
interfering structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns
your reception to normal.
²Station overload. Weak stations are sometimes
captured by stronger stations when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger station may
temporarily overtake a weaker station and play
while the weak station frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single
channel reception if it will improve the reception of
a station normally received in stereo.
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