1996 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

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How to set the clock
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1. Turn the radio on.
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2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button,
press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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NOTE: On the High-Level Audio System, the
clock can be set with the radio power
on or off.
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Tape error messages
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Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
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Error 0Ð Communication error between the
radio controller and the tape controller. The
cassette player will eject the tape. Insert the tape
again. If the same error code appears, turn the
ignition off, then back on again and insert the
tape.
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Error 1Ð Possible problem cartridge. The
cassette tape player will eject the tape. Insert the
tape again. If the same error code appears in the
display, try a different cartridge.
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Error 2Ð Tape eject or load failure. Your
cassette tape player will go into the pause mode.
Push ªEJCTº to eject the tape. If the tape doesn't
eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel for
service.
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Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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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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Using a Ford 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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q
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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q
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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q
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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q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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q
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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Electronic Stereo Radio
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Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette
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Electronic Stereo and Stereo
Cassette Radios
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio)
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There are three ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using the ªTUNEº button, ªSEEKº the
station or select the station by using the memory
preset buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency.
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How to tune radio stations (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
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There are four ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using Automatic Music Search
(ªAMSº), ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the
station or select the station by using the memory
buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency.
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Using the ªTUNEº function (Stereo Radio)
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You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by pressing and
releasing either the right (+) or left (s) side
of the ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right
or left side of the ªTUNEº button.
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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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Using the ªAMSº function to manually tune
your radio (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by first pressing the
ªAMSº button (display shows ªTUNEº) then
within approximately five seconds pressing
and releasing either the right (
a) or left (
b)
side of the ªSEEKº button. To change
frequencies quickly, press andhold down
either the right or left side of the ªSEEKº
button.
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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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 holding the
button down, listenable stations can be
passed over to reach the desired station.
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Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
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Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The radio will begin scanning up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable
station for approximately a five-second
sampling. This continues until you press the
ªSCANº button a second time.
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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How to insert a tape
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Insert a cassette (with the open edge to the
right) firmly into the tape door opening, making
sure the cassette is completely in and ªseated.º
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NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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How to locate a desired track on the tape
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Using the Automatic Music Search (ªAMSº)
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Press and hold the ªAMSº button (ªAMSº
will appear in the display). Then, push the
left (
h) button to rewind to the beginning
of the current selection or press the right
(
g) button to fast forward to the beginning
of the next selection.
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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The alternate track (other side) of the tape
can be selected at any time by pushing both
fast-wind buttons (
hand
g) at the
same time.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The radio will resume playing.
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Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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Push thek/memory preset #3 button to
activate. Push again to deactivate.
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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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How to view the clock mode
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Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximatedly ten seconds before changing
back to the clock mode.
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How to set the clock
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1. Turn the radio on.
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2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button,
press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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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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q
Using a Ford 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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q
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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q
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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q
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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q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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q
Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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