1996 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS30600(ALL)07/94]
Special Features of Your CD Player
[AS30650(ALL)07/94]
Compression
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[AS30675(ALL)04/95]
The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages closer
together for a more consistent listening level.
[AS30700(ALL)06/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPº button. When
on, the compression indicator (ªCº) will appear in the display.
Press the button again to turn off.
[AS30750(ALL)07/94]
Shuffle
[AS30850(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on. Press it again to turn
off. When the shuffle mode is activated, the display will show
ªSHFº for two seconds. When a new track is selected by the
shuffle feature, ªSHFº will again be displayed for two seconds.
[AS30875(ALL)07/94]
Shuffle and Scan
[AS30900(ALL)06/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be activated
simultaneously. In this mode, the player will randomly pick a
selection and play the first ten seconds. This process is
continued until either the ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº button
is pressed a second time.
[AS31000(ALL)07/94]
How to Eject the Disc
[AS31050(ALL)06/95]
Push the eject button on the lower left corner of your CD
changer to stop play, eject the magazine and resume radio or
tape operation of your audio system.
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[AS32100(ALL)06/95]
How to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Changer and
Discs
[AS32220(ALL)06/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Changer, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS32230(ALL)04/95]
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Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS32240(ALL)04/95]
n
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 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS32250(ALL)04/95]
n
Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS32260(ALL)04/95]
n
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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[AS32270(ALL)04/95]
n
After playing, store the disc in its case.
[AS32280(ALL)06/95]
n
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert
another disc. Doing so may damage the disc changer.
[AS32290(ALL)06/95]
n
Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc
changer.
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[AS32295(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the
case.
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[AS32300(ALL)06/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Changer
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[AS32310(ALL)04/95]
The following information is designed to help you recognize
typical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as
mechanical malfunctions of the disc player.
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[AS32320(ALL)04/95]
n
A disc is already loaded.
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[AS32325(ALL)04/95]
n
The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
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[AS32330(ALL)04/95]
n
The disc is dusty or defective.
[AS32340(ALL)11/92]
n
The player's internal temperature is above167ÊF (75ÊC).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
[AS32345(ALL)06/95]
n
Different manufacturers of compact discs may product discs
with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may
not be within industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust
and scratches could be defective and may not play on your
Ford Compact Disc Changer.
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[AS32350(ALL)04/95]
If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:
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[AS32370(ALL)06/95]
n
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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[AS32380(ALL)04/95]
If the sound skips:
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[AS32390(ALL)04/95]
n
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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[AS32400(ALL)06/95]
Rear Seat Radio Control Operation
[AS32410(ALL)06/95]
13-1/2 pica
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Rear seat radio controls
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[AS32420(ALL)06/95]
How to turn the rear seat radio controls on and off
[AS32440(ALL)06/95]
Press memory preset buttons ª3º and ª5º 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 ª3º and ª5º simultaneously
again to turn rear seat radio controls off.
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[AS32460(ALL)06/95]
How to adjust the volume
[AS32480(ALL)06/95]
Press the right (R) side of the ªVOLUMEº rocker switch to
increase volume, and push the left (s) side to decrease the
volume of the rear speakers.
[AS32500(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: Rear seat control volume can be set no higher than
current radio setting.
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[AS32520(ALL)06/95]
Using the ªPROGRAM ADVANCEº button
[AS32540(ALL)06/95]
This button has different functions depending on the audio
source. In radio mode, pressing this button will cycle through
the memory presets for the given frequency band (AM, FM1,
FM2). In the cassette mode, pressing this button will change
tape sides. During the CD operation, this button will cycle
through the discs (one button push, one disc advance).
[AS32560(ALL)06/95]
Using the ªSOURCE SELECTº button
[AS32580(ALL)06/95]
This button will cycle through all modes then begin to play. The
cycle order is as follows: AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD (if
equipped).
[AS32600(ALL)06/95]
How to turn the speakers on and off
[AS32620(ALL)06/95]
When the rear seat controls are on, push the ªSPKRS, ON-OFFº
button to turn all speakers off. Push again to turn all speakers
on.
[AS32640(ALL)06/95]
Using headphones with the rear seat controls
[AS32660(ALL)06/95]
Two 3.5mm headphone jacks have been provided on the rear
seat controls. Plug headphones into the provided jack(s) to
operate headphones. Note that the headphones can be used only
when the speakers are off.
[AS32680(ALL)06/95]
Using the ªSEEKº button
[AS32700(ALL)06/95]
This button has different functions for each source (mode). In
radio mode, pressing ªSEEKº proceeds to the previous or next
station. In cassette mode, this button is an Automatic Music
Search (AMS), moving to the next or previous selection on the
tape. In CD mode, this button moves to the beginning of the
next or previous track.
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[AS32720(ALL)06/95]
How to Use Your Steering Wheel Audio
Controls (If equipped)
[AS32740(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with steering wheel audio controls,
the controls are located on the inner right rim of the steering
wheel. These controls duplicate some of the audio functions.
[AS32760(ALL)06/95]
How to adjust volume
[AS32780(ALL)06/95]
Press the up arrow button (G) to increase the volume.
[AS32800(ALL)06/95]
Press the down arrow button (H) to decrease the volume.
[AS32820(ALL)06/95]
Using the ªNEXTº button
[AS32840(ALL)06/95]
This control has different functions for each source (mode). In
the radio mode, the radio will cycle through the memory
presets for the given frequency band. In cassette mode, the tape
advances to the next selection. In CD mode, the CD will move
to the next track on the given disc.
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[AS35200(ALL)06/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
[AS35300(ALL)03/93]
Several conditions affect FM reception and can result in noise or
interference in the reception. These are:
[AS35400(ALL)03/93]
Distance/Strength
[AS35500(ALL)05/94]
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 km). Beyond this distance,
the radio is operating in a ªfringeº area and the signal becomes
weaker.
[AS35600(ALL)03/93]
Terrain
[AS35700(ALL)05/94]
The terrain (hills, mountains, tall buildings) of the area over
which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being
noise-free.
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[AS35900(ALL)01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and
station, some of the signal ªbendsº around the building, but
certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station to return to
normal.
[AS36000(ALL)05/95]
This condition exists when the radio waves are reflected off
objects or structures; the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and distortion.
Cancellation effects are most prominent in metropolitan areas,
but also can becomes quite severe in hilly terrain and depressed
roadways.
[AS36100(ALL)03/93]
To minimize the effects of these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this system. This feature
automatically switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer
monaural signal, which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS36200(ALL)01/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM
frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(ALL)01/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal Capture and
Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and
when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the displayed
frequency does not change. While passing the tower, the station
may switch back and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present (common in
metropolitan areas) several stations may overload the receiver,
resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)01/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has
been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal
capture and overload.
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[AS36600(ALL)08/89]
All About Radio Frequencies
[AS36700(ALL)06/95]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the
Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
establish the frequencies that AM and FM radio stations may
use for their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are: AM: 530,
540...1700, 1710 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9
MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
[AS36800(ALL)03/93]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given area. This radio
will tune to each of these frequencies using manual tuning and
no fine tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use other
frequencies.
[AS36900(ALL)03/93]
Some FM radio stations advertise a ªrounded-offº frequency
which is not the frequency on which they actually broadcast.
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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[AS37000(ALL)01/95]
Important Warranty and Service Information
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[AS37050(ALL)01/95]
About Your Warranty
[AS37100(ALL)03/93]
Your sound system is warranted for three years. Consult your
vehicle warranty booklet for further information.
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[AS37150(ALL)01/95]
Servicing Your Audio System
[AS37200(ALL)03/93]
At Ford Audio, we stand behind our audio systems with a
comprehensive service and repair program. If anything should
go wrong with your Ford Audio System, return to your dealer
for service. There is a nationwide network of qualified Ford
authorized repair centers to service your problem.
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