1996 FORD TAURUS CD player

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[AS15100(ALL)08/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS15150(ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS15200(ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS15250(ALL)08/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
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[AS15300(ALL)08/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS15350(ALL)08/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
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[AS15400(ALL)04/95]
3. Rounded off frequencies
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[AS15450(ALL)08/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a
ªrounded-offº frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.
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[AS15600(ALL)08/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
[AS15700(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
[AS15800(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Adjust the volume, treble, bass, balance
and fade controls in the same manner
as for radio stations.
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[AS15900(ALL)08/95]
How to insert a tape
[AS16025(ALL)12/95]
Your cassette 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 ªTAPEº while tape is playing. If the
ªTAPEº button is pressed when the cassette tape
player is empty, ªNOº and ªTAPEº will flash in
the display and radio play will continue.
[AS16050(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether the radio is on or
off. However, if the radio is off, the
cassette tape will be loaded and stored.
[AS16300(ALL)12/95]
How to locate a desired selection on the
tape
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[AS16350(ALL)08/95]
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(ALL)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
[AS16525(ALL)04/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº
button. The radio will automatically begin
playing until fast forward is manually
stopped (by pressing the ªTAPEº, ªEJº,
ªREWº or ªFFº button) or the end of the
tape is reached. The display will show a
flashing
Xto indicate fast forward.
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[AS16535(ALL)01/95]
At the end of the tape, the direction
automatically reverses and plays the other
side of the tape.
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[AS16600(ALL)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
[AS16725(ALL)04/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button.
The radio will automatically begin playing
until rewind is manually stopped (by
pressing the ªTAPEº, ªEJº, ªREWº or ªFFº
button) or the beginning of the tape is
reached. The display will show a flashing
X
to indicate rewind.
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[AS17000(ALL)08/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
[AS17125(ALL)04/95]
While in the tape mode, press the right (
a)
side of the ªSEEKº button to seek forward to
the next selection on the tape (display
indicates ªSEEKº). Press the left (
b) side to
seek the previous tape selection.
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[AS17135(ALL)09/95]
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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[AS17200(ALL)08/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function with your
cassette tape player
[AS17325(ALL)02/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to begin the
forward scan mode on the tape currently
playing, stopping on each tape selection for
approximately an eight-second sampling
(display flashes ªSCANº).
[AS17345(ALL)04/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled tape selection press ªSCANº a
second time.
[AS17348(ALL)02/95]
How to change the side of the tape being
played
[AS17350(ALL)02/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected at
any time by pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS17400(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the tape
[AS17525(ALL)04/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJº button. The radio will resume playing if the
power is on. The tape cartridge can be ejected
with radio power (and/or ignition) on or off.
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[AS17550(ALL)08/95]
How to store the tape
[AS17575(ALL)04/95]
Press the ªAMº or ªFMº button (or ªCDº, if
equipped) to stop the tape player and resume
radio play (or CD-DJ).
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[AS17600(ALL)08/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS17700(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS17825(ALL)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Push again to deactivate.
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[AS18260(ALL)08/95]
Tape error messages
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[AS18280(ALL)08/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to
diagnose certain problems you may experience.
Error codes are as follows:
[AS18325(ALL)04/95]
TD E1 Ð Possible problem tape cartridge. The
cassette player will automatically eject the tape.
Insert the tape again. If the same error code
appears in the display, try a different tape. If the
problem persists, refer the problem to qualified
personnel for service.
[AS18330(ALL)04/95]
TD E2 Ð Radio cannot eject tape. If tape is not
ejected when the ªEJº button is pressed, refer
the problem to qualified personnel for service.
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TD E3 Ð Radio cannot insert tape properly. The
cassette player will automatically eject the tape.
Insert tape again. If the same error code appears
in the display, try a different tape. If the
problem persists, refer the problem to qualified
personnel for service.
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[AS18500(ALL)08/95]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
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[AS18600(ALL)08/95]
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(ALL)08/95]
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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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[AS18800(ALL)08/95]
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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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[AS18900(ALL)08/95]
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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(ALL)08/95]
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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(ALL)08/95]
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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(ALL)08/95]
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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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[AS30450(ALL)02/95]
When either side of the button is pressed and
held, the CD changer will continue
fast-forwarding or reversing through the discs in
the disc magazine. During these functions, the
display will indicate the disc number.
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[AS30501(ALL)10/95]
How to change the track being played
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[AS30550(ALL)02/95]
Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to
seek forward to the next track of current disc.
After the last track has been completed, the CD
player automatically wraps back to the first track
of the current disc.
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[AS30601(ALL)02/95]
Press the left (
b) side of the SEEK button to
seek in reverse to the previous track on the
current disc. If a selection has been playing for
three seconds or more and you press the left
(
b) side of the SEEK button, the CD Changer
will replay that selection from the beginning.
[AS30625(ALL)04/95]
Using fast forward or reverse
[AS30651(ALL)04/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a
selection, press and hold the ªFFº or ªREWº
button. Find the desired point by watching the
elapsed playing time in the display or listening
to the sound, then release the button.
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[AS30800(ALL)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle feature
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[AS30851(ALL)02/95]
The shuffle feature on your CD player allows
you to listen to your disc selections in a different
order. When this feature is activated, your CD
player will randomly select and play tracks on
the disc.
[AS30900(ALL)02/95]
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on, press it
again to turn off. When on, the display will
indicate ªSHUFº then the disc and track number
(dd-tt).
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[AS30951(ALL)02/95]
Operating the ªSCANº function
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[AS31000(ALL)02/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The CD player will begin scanning the
disc, stopping on each listenable track for
approximately an eight second sampling. This
continues until you press the ªSCANº button a
second time.
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[AS31051(ALL)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle and Scan features
simultaneously
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[AS31101(ALL)02/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be
activated simultaneously. In this mode, the
player will randomly pick a selection and play
the first eight seconds. This process is continued
until either the ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº
button is pressed a second time.
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[AS31110(ALL)04/95]
Operating the CD Compression feature
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[AS31120(ALL)04/95]
The compression feature will bring soft and loud
passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
[AS31130(ALL)04/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPº
button. When the compression feature is
activated, the display will indicate ªCº. Press
again to deactivate.
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[AS31150(ALL)02/95]
How to stop CD play
[AS31200(ALL)04/95]
While in CD Changer mode, press the ªAMº or
ªFMº button to stop CD play and resume radio
play. Loading a cassette into the cassette deck
(or pressing ªTAPEº if a cassette is already
loaded) will stop CD play and begin cassette
play.
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[AS32310(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD
Player and Discs
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[AS32312(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your
Ford Compact Disc Player, carefully read the
following precautions:
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[AS32314(ALL)08/95]
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Always handle the disc by its edge. Never
touch the playing surface.
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[AS32316(ALL)08/95]
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Before playing, inspect the disc for any
contamination. If needed, clean the disc with
an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the
Allsop 3HCompact Disc Cleaner, by wiping
from the center out to the edges.Do not use
a circular motion to clean.
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[AS32318(ALL)08/95]
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Do not clean discs with solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.
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[AS32320(ALL)08/95]
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Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as defroster and floor
heating ducts. Do not leave any discs in a
parked car in direct sunlight where there may
be a considerable rise in temperature or
damage may result.
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[AS32322(ALL)08/95]
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After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS32324(ALL)08/95]
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If a disc has already been inserted, do not try
to insert another disc. Doing so may damage
the disc player.
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[AS32326(ALL)08/95]
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Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc player.
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