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Adjusting the tone balance of your radio
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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Press the top (
c) of the“BASS”button to increase bass;
press the bottom (
d) of the“BASS”button to decrease bass.
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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Press the top (
c) of the“TREBLE”button to increase treble;
press the bottom (
d) of the treble button to decrease treble.
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Adjusting speaker balance
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Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Press the top (
c) of the
“BAL”button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and
press the bottom (
d) of the“BAL”button to shift the sound
to the left speakers.
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Adjusting speaker fader
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Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Press the top (
c)of
the“FADE”button to shift the sound to the front speakers,
and press the bottom (
d) of the“FADE”button to shift the
sound to the back speakers.
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NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions (left to right, front to rear).
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Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
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NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape
player.
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How to insert a tape
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Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once
you insert a tape and push slightly (with the open 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“TAPE”while tape is playing.
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[AS29455(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the ignition on
whether or not the radio power is on. However, with
radio power off, the cassette tape is loaded and stored.
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How to locate a desired track on the tape
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There are four ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the
tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind,“SEEK”or“SCAN”
function. Following are brief descriptions of each.
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Fast forwarding the tape
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To fast forward the tape, press the“FF”button. The radio
will begin playing until fast forward is manually stopped (by
pushing the“TAPE”button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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At the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses
and plays the other side of the tape.
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Rewinding the tape
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To rewind the tape, press the“REW”button. The radio will
begin playing until rewind is manually stopped (by pushing
the“TAPE”button) or the beginning of the tape is reached.
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Using the“SEEK”function with your cassette tape player
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While in the tape mode, push the right (
a) side of the
“SEEK”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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Using the“SCAN”function with your cassette tape player
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Press the“SCAN”button to begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection
for approximately an eight-second sampling (display
indicates“SC”).
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To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press“SCAN”a second time.
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How to change the side of the tape being played
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The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
“SIDE 1-2”button.
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How to eject the tape
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To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the“EJ”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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How to switch from tape to AM/FM mode
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Press the“AM/FM”button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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Using the Dolby
B noise reduction feature
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NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation.“Dolby”and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push
again to deactivate.
[AS29620( X)10/94]
Two mini 3.5mm (1/8") jack headphone sets may be used with
the headphone jacks on your Rear Seat Radio Controls. Ford
approved headphones are also available for purchase by calling
1-800-231-4429.
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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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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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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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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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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
cassette.
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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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Clock Operation
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How to view the clock mode
[AS29705(ALL)09/94]
Press the“CLK”button to display time. The time will continue
to be displayed until a radio or tape function is chosen. After
approximately 10 seconds, the time will again appear in the
display. To display radio or tape information only, press the
“CLK”button a second time.
[AS29710(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: With the ignition off, the clock will display for
approximately 5 seconds once the“CLK”button is
depressed and released.
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How to set the clock
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Turn the radio on.
[AS29725(ALL)04/95]2.
Press and hold the“CLK”button, press the right (
a) side of
the“SEEK”button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the“TUNE”button to increase minutes. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to decrease minutes.
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NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped)
[AS29740( X)03/95]
The Ford Explorer 6-CD Changer is mounted in your center
console and holds 6 CDs, all controlled by using buttons on the
Audio System.
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Unit Loading Instructions
[AS29755(ALL)06/95]1.
Open Compact Disc Changer unit by sliding door rearward
(Figure 1).
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10-1/2 pica
art:0060686-A
Figure 1
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[AS29765(ALL)03/95]2.
Push the“i”button to eject the disc“magazine”(holds 6
discs) (Figure 2).
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10-1/2 pica
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Figure 2
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Load discs into the disc magazine slots (numbered 1 through
6) one at a time with labeled surfaces upward, starting with
bottom slot number 1 (Figure 3).
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10-1/2 pica
art:0060688-A
Figure 3
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[AS29785(ALL)08/91]4.
Insert loaded disc magazine into chamber unit with the
arrow on top of the disc magazine pointing toward the
changer (Figure 4). Make sure magazine is fully inserted into
changer.
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7-1/2 pica art:0060689-A
Figure 4
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NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s) from the disc
magazine, push the corresponding lever(s) to the back.
Disc(s) will partially come out for easy removal.
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Close unit by sliding changer panel door to the left.
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The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to play using the
controls of your Audio System.
[AS29817( X)10/94]
How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer Using the
Controls on the Radio (Luxury and Premium Audio
Systems only)
[AS29821( X)10/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD Changer System,
you can operate it through the controls of your Luxury or
Premium Audio System.
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How to begin CD Changer play
[AS29825(ALL)03/95]
Press the“CD”button to begin CD play. The 6-CD Changer
will automatically begin playing the first track (selection) of the
first disc loaded in the unit. The display will indicate“cd-dd”
for disc number and track number and then display“TT-tt”for
track number and the“dd-tt”for current disc and track number.
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