1996 FORD E SERIES radio controls

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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP00450( EF )05/90]
NOTE: The following section does not apply
to Stripped Chassis vehicles. See your
Body Builder's instructions for location
and operation of controls for climate
control systems, lamps, radio and
windshield wiper/washer.
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[AS01200(BEF )05/95]
Compact Disc Radio
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[AS01250(BEF )05/95]
The Compact Disc Radio combines the Electronic
Stereo Radio with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
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[AS01300(BEF )04/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD
Player
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[AS01400(BEF )04/95]
Most of the features of this unit work for both
radio and CD operation. Also, some of the knobs
and buttons control several different functions,
so be sure to read all of the operating
instructions carefully.
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[AS01500(BEF )06/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS01600(BEF )06/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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[AS01625(BEF )06/95]
How to adjust the volume
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[AS01650(BEF )06/95]
Press the +/Sside of the ªVOLº button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
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[AS01675(BEF )06/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a ªnominalº
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off (with the
ªPOWERº button), the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power is switched back on.
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[AS01700(BEF )06/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS01800(BEF )06/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
pushing the button more than once will alternate
between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described
underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS05300(BEF )04/95]
Clock operation
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[AS05350(BEF )04/95]
When in the radio mode, push the ªCLOCKº
button to switch from radio frequency to clock.
Only the clock numerals will be displayed in the
clock mode Ð there is no A.M./P.M. indication.
When in the clock mode, the time will be
displayed until the button is pushed again.
However, if you retune the radio while it is in
the clock mode, the new radio frequency will be
displayed for approximately ten seconds and
then change back to clock.
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[AS05400(BEF )04/95]
When in the CD mode, push the ªCLOCKº
button to change the display from elapsed time
mode to track number mode to clock mode. If
the CD track selection is changed when you are
in the clock or elapsed time mode, the new track
number will be displayed for approximately ten
seconds and then revert back to the previous
mode.
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[AS05425(BEF )07/93]
The clock can also be viewed with the ignition
off. Push the ªCLOCKº button and the time will
be displayed momentarily.
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[AS05450(BEF )04/95]
To set the clock, simultaneously press the
ªCLOCKº button and either the bottom (
b) half
of the ªSEEKº button to set hours, or the top
(
a) half of the ªSEEKº button to set minutes.
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[AS06050(BEF )04/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Compact
Disc Player
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[AS06150(BEF )04/95]
Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is capable
of playing 12 cmor8 cm discs, without an
adapter! The Player operates when the power is
on and a disc is inserted (label side up). Handle
the disc by its edge only. (Be sure to read and
follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
underHow To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs.
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[AS06200(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: If after you insert a disc, the disc is
ejected and ªERRORº begins scrolling
in the display, remove the disc and
reinsert it right side up (label side up).
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[AS06250(BEF )04/95]
The digital display on your CD player will
either show the track (selection) number or the
elapsed time. (The display mode can be selected
by pressing the ªCLOCKº button.) Indicators for
play (
a), stop (
X) and compression on (ªCº)
are also in the display. (These features are
described later.)
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[AS06300(BEF )04/95]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD
player will override that of the radio.
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[AS06350(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and
fader controls on the radio are also
used with the CD player. Refer to
earlier operating instructions on these
controls.
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[AS06400(BEF )04/95]
How to insert a disc and begin play
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[AS06450(BEF )04/95]
Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc
opening. When inserted, the disc automatically
loads into the unit and play starts at the
beginning of the first track (selection).
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[AS06500(BEF )06/95]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player
automatically returns to the beginning of the
disc and resumes playing.
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[AS06550(BEF )04/95]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc
opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.
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[AS10400( E )06/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS10500( E )06/95]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS10600( E )06/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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[AS10800( E )06/95]
How to adjust the volume
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[AS10900( E )06/95]
Press the +/Sside of the ªVOLº button to
increase/decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show the relative volume level.
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[AS10950( E )06/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a ªnominalº
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off (with the
ªPOWERº button), the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power is switched back on.
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[AS11000( E )06/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS11100( E )07/92]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band. When in the radio mode,
pushing the button more than once will alternate
between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described
underHow to Tune Radio Stations.
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[AS11200( E )05/95]
How to tune radio stations
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[AS11300( E )04/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button,
ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the station or
select the station by using the memory buttons,
which you can set to any desired frequency.
These four methods are described below.
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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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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Rear Seat Radio Controls
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[AS21070( E )06/95]
How to turn the rear seat radio controls on
and off
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[AS21075( E )12/93]
Press memory preset buttons ª1º and ª3º
simultaneously on the face of your radio to turn
the rear seat radio controls on. A headphones
symbol (j) will appear in the display when the
rear seat controls are on. Press ª1º and ª3º
simultaneously again to turn rear seat radio
controls off.
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[AS21080( E )06/95]
How to adjust the volume
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[AS21085( E )12/93]
Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº rocker
switch to increase volume, and push the left (-)
side to decrease the volume of the rear speakers.
[AS21090( E )07/93]
NOTE: Rear seat control volume can be set no
higher than current radio setting unless
speakers are turned off. See note under
How to turn speakers on and off.
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[AS21095( E )06/95]
Setting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS21100( E )06/95]
Push the ªBANDº button to change the
frequency band.
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[AS21105( E )06/95]
Using the ªMEMORYº button
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[AS21110( E )06/95]
Push the ªMEMORYº button to access the
station you have set into memory button 1 on
the face of the radio. Successively pushing this
button will access, numerically, all stations set
into the Station Memory Preset buttons (1
through 5).
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