1996 FORD E SERIES CD player

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[AS09800(BEF )04/95]
If play does not begin after the CD button is
pushed:
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[AS09850(BEF )06/95]
q
The radio is not on.
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[AS09900(BEF )06/95]
q
The unit is in the stop mode.
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[AS10000(BEF )06/95]
q
Moisture may have condensed on the lenses
within the unit. If this occurs, remove the
disc and wait approximately an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
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[AS10100(BEF )04/95]
If the sound skips:
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[AS10200(BEF )04/95]
q
Badly scratched discs or extremely rough
roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping
will not damage the disc player or scratch the
discs.
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[AS14600( E )06/95]
q
Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS14700( E )06/95]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº button
repeatedly until the display reads ªFADE.º
Push the ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to
shift the sound to the front speakers, and
push the ª-º side to shift the sound to the
rear speakers.
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[AS14750( E )04/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show
relative levels of bass and treble and
positions of speaker balance and fader
functions after adjustments are made,
then revert to volume level set.
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[AS15600( E )02/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS15900( E )06/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS16000( E )02/95]
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 ªMº (for metal/CrO
2) while tape is
playing.
[AS16100( E )05/94]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is one.
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[AS16300( E )02/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS16325( E )02/95]
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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[AS16400( E )02/95]
q
Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS16500( E )05/94]
To fast foward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will automatically begin
playing until fast forward is manually
stopped. At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
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[AS16600( E )02/95]
q
Rewinding the tape
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[AS16700( E )07/92]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
[AS16750( E )05/94]
The radio will automatically begin playing
until rewind is manually stopped or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
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[AS17000( E )01/95]
q
Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
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[AS17125( E )03/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a)
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape. Push the left
(
b) side to seek the previous tape selection.
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[AS17135( E )03/95]
NOTE: If you want to restart a currently
playing tape selection, press the left
(
b) side of the ªSEEKº button after
approximately three seconds into the
current selection.
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[AS17145( E )03/95]
Whirling sprockets in the display (l)
indicate the direction of tape travel.
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[AS17200( E )01/95]
q
Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
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[AS17325( E )03/95]
Press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to enter the
scan mode (display indicates ªSCNº).
Pushing the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº
button will begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each
tape selection for approximately an
eight-second sampling.
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[AS17335( E )03/95]
Pushing the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº
button will begin the reverse scan mode,
stopping on each previous tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling.
While scanning, the display indicates whirling
sprockets plus an ªSº (m).
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[AS17345( E )02/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection press the
ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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[AS17380( E )02/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS17385( E )07/92]
The alternate track of the tape can be selected
anytime by pressing the ªPLAY/PROGº
button.
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[AS17400( E )02/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS17525( E )06/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJCTº 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.
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[AS17550( E )06/95]
How to store the tape
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[AS17575( E )03/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape
player and resume radio play. The cassette will
be stored in the tape player and the
Xsymbol
in the display will be lit until you push the
ªPLAY PROGº button to resume tape play. Fast
forward and fast rewind can be used while the
tape is in storage mode without interrupting
radio play.
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[AS18260( E )06/95]
Tape error messages
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[AS18280( E )06/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
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[AS18320( E )02/95]
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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[AS18340( E )02/95]
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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[AS18360( E )02/95]
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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[AS18500( E )02/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS18600( E )02/95]
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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[AS18700( E )02/95]
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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[AS18800( E )02/95]
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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[AS18900( E )02/95]
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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[AS19000( E )02/95]
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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[AS19100( E )01/95]
q
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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[AS19200( E )01/95]
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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[AS21050( E )12/93]
Rear Seat Radio Controls
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[AS21055( E )12/93]
Using the Rear Seat Radio Controls
[AS21060( E )07/93]
Rear seat radio controls are available on
Econoline models equipped with Compact Disc
Radios or High-Level Audio Systems only.
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[AS21065( E )12/93]
The rear seat radio controls are located behind
the driver on the left hand side of the vehicle.
These controls duplicate several radio functions
of the radio and allow the use of headphones in
the vehicle.
[AS21068( E )05/94]
quarter page art:0060647-B
Rear Seat Radio Controls
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[AS25000(BEF )02/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
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[AS25500(BEF )06/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS25600(BEF )05/95]
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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[AS25650(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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[AS25700(BEF )02/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS26265(BEF )02/95]
q
Using the Automatic Music Search (ªAMSº)
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[AS26270(BEF )06/95]
Press and hold the ªAMSº button (ªAMSº
will appear in the display). Then, push the
left
hbutton to rewind to the beginning
of the current selection or press the right
gbutton to fast forward to the beginning
of the next selection.
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[AS26900(BEF )02/95]
q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS27000(BEF )06/95]
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. The number in the display will
alternate between 1 and 2.
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[AS27100(BEF )02/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS27250(BEF )02/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The radio will resume playing.
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[AS27600(BEF )02/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
*
[AS27700(BEF )02/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
*
[AS27750(BEF )02/95]
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.
*
[AS27800(BEF )02/95]
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.
*
[AS27900(BEF )02/95]
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.
*
[AS28001(BEF )02/95]
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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[AS28101(BEF )02/95]
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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[AS28200(BEF )03/95]
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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