audio Mercury Sable 1997 Audio Guide

Audio systems 2
Controls and features 6
Display 17
Care and cleaning 18
Radio frequency information 19
Warranties and service 21
Index 22
Table of contents
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Stereo radio
Stereo radio with cassette
TUNE
BASSTREB
BAL
FADE
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SEEKSCAN AM
FM
MH
VOL
PUSH-ON
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AMCBLRF
TUNETAPE
DOLBY B ®
BASSTREB
BAL
FADE
REWFFEJECT
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56SIDE 1-2
SEEKSCAN AM
FM
MH
VOL
PUSH-ON
wSTFM 12
AMCBLRF
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Stereo cassette with CD-DJ
REWTUNE
DISC 1-6SIDE 1-2COMP
SHUFFLE
DOLBY B ®
BASSTREB
BAL
FADE
TAPECDEJECT
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FF
SEEKSCAN AM
FM
MH
VOL
PUSH-ON
wSTFM 12
AMCBLRF
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Audio System Feature
Stereo Radio
Stereo Radio with Casette
Stereo Radio with CD-DJName
Volume/ Power
Control
AM/FM
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AM
FM
TUNETUNE
DISC 1-6OR
SEEK
SCAN
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BASS
BAL
TREB
TREB
Tune Adjust
Seek Function
Scan Function
Radio Station
Memory Preset
Bass Adjust
Treble Adjust
Speaker
Balance
Adjust
Speaker
Fade Adjust
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Audio System Feature
Stereo Radio
Stereo Radio with Casette
Stereo Radio with CD-DJName
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Select
CD Play
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Rewind
Function
Fast Forward
Function
Tape Direction
Select
Tape Eject
Dolby Noise
Reduction
Compression
Adjust
Shuffle Feature
Clock
MH
EJECT
TAPE
CD
5REW
6SIDE 1-2
2COMP
1SHUFFLE
TAPE
REW
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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
If your vehicle is equipped with the MACH audio
system, it will have an upgraded amplifier, subwoofer
and speaker system.
Power antenna (if equipped)
The power antenna will automatically rise when your
radio is turned on and the ignition is in the ON or
ACC position. It will lower when either the radio or
ignition is turned off.
Power antenna maintenance and care
²Never drive your vehicle through a car wash with
the power antenna mast extended. This can cause
damage to the antenna mast, which is not covered
under warranty. Turn off your radio and/or the
vehicle. This will automatically retract the
antenna.
²If your power antenna ever becomes damaged,
the mast may not extend or retract properly
which might limit reception performance. In this
case, it is not necessary to replace the entire
power antenna assembly. A replacement mast can
be obtained from your dealership for a nominal
fee.
²Occasionally, the power antenna mast should be
wiped clean with mild soap and water or
denatured alcohol. This prevents debris from
accumulating on the mast which can cause
excessive wear and decrease the power antenna
life. Never use petroleum-based products to clean
your antenna mast.
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Volume/power control
Press the control to
turn the audio system
on or off.
Turn control to raise or
lower the volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and the
ignition is turned off, the volume will always come
back to ªnominalº listening level when the ignition is
turned back on. However, if the radio power is
turned off with the ªVOL PUSH ONº button, the
volume will not change and will remain at the level
set when the radio is turned back on.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select
control works in radio,
tape and CD modes (if
equipped).
VOL
PUSH-ON
VOL
PUSH-ON
VOL
PUSH-ON
AM
FM
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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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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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DIGITAL AUDIO
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