1997 FORD ASPIRE Owners Manual

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[AS22600(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
[AS22625(ALL)04/96]
The ªSEEKº function allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. This is the default
mode of the ªSEEKº button. If the radio has
been changed to another mode, press the
mode button until ªSEEKº appears above the
frequency display. Then press the right (
a)
side of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button
to select the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach
the desired station.
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[AS22650(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSCANº function
[AS22675(ALL)04/96]
To enter scan mode, press the mode button
until ªSCANº appears above the frequency
display. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªSEEKº button and the radio will begin
scanning up the frequency band, stopping on
each listenable station for approximately a
five-second sampling. This continues until
you press the ªMODEº button once again.
Press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button
to activate the SCAN function down the
frequency band.
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[AS22700(ALL)02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
[AS22800(ALL)02/96]
Your radio is equipped with 4 station
memory buttons. The buttons can be used to
select up to 4 preset AM stations and 8
preset FM stations (4 in FM1 and 4 in FM2).
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[AS23000(ALL)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS23500(ALL)03/96]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS23700(ALL)10/95]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS23800(ALL)10/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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[AS24000(ALL)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker
output of your radio
[AS24200(ALL)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing the bass response
[AS24300(ALL)03/96]
Push the ªSELECTº button repeatedly until
the display reads ªBASS.º Push the right (+)
side of the ªVOLº button to increase bass,
and push the left (S) side to decrease bass.
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[AS24400(ALL)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
[AS24500(ALL)02/96]
Push the ªSELECTº button repeatedly until
the display reads ªTREB.º Push the right (+)
side of the ªVOLº button to increase treble,
and push the left (S) side to decrease treble.
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[AS24600(ALL)02/96]
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Adjusting speaker balance
[AS24700(ALL)04/96]
Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Push the ªSELECTº button
repeatedly until the display reads ªBAL.º
Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLº button
to shift the sound to the right speaker, and
push the left (S) side to shift the sound to
the left speaker.
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[AS24800(ALL)04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
[AS24850(ALL)04/96]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear speakers.
Push the ªSELECTº button repeatedly until the
display reads ªFADE.º Push the right (+) side of
the ªVOLº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the left (S) side to shift the
sound to the rear speakers.
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[AS25000(ALL)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player (If equipped)
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[AS25500(ALL)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS25600(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS25700(ALL)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS25800(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: The tape track or side number
indicated in the display does not
necessarily correspond to the tape track
or side number on the cassette label. It
is used only to indicate when the tape
mechanism reverses tracks.
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[AS25900(ALL)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
[AS26000(ALL)04/96]
Push the right
gbutton to fast forward
the tape. The radio will play while the tape is
in fast forward.
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[AS26100(ALL)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
[AS26200(ALL)04/96]
Push the left
hbutton to rewind the tape.
The radio will play while the tape is
rewinding.
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[AS26900(ALL)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
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[AS27000(ALL)09/95]
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(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS27200(ALL)03/96]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJECTº button. The radio will resume playing.
[AS27300(ALL)04/96]
How to remove the faceplate (Cassette
radio only)
[AS27350(ALL)04/96]
Your cassette radio is equipped with a
detachable, theft-deterrent faceplate.
[AS27375(ALL)04/96]
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Removing the faceplate
[AS27380(ALL)04/96]
Slide the release button downward. The
release button is located just above the
ªSEEKº button. The faceplate will spring out
slightly. Grasp the faceplate and remove.
[AS27400(ALL)04/96]
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Reinstalling the faceplate
[AS27450(ALL)04/96]
Insert the left side of the faceplate into the
radio bezel, then rotate and ªclickº the right
side into place. If radio/cassette were on
before the faceplate was removed, they will
resume playing.
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26 [AS27600(ALL)04/96]Tips on caring for the cassette player and
tapes
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[AS27700(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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[AS27750(ALL)04/96]
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Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or
equivalent 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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[AS27800(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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[AS27900(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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[AS28001(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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[AS28101(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 a cassette.
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[AS28200(ALL)08/95]
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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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[AS28400(ALL)01/96]
Clock Operation
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[AS28500(ALL)08/95]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS28600(ALL)08/95]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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[AS28800(ALL)08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS28900(ALL)08/95]
1. Turn the radio on.
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[AS29050(ALL)04/96]
2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button.
Press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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[AS29200(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
[AS29300(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock will need to be reset.
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[AS35200(ALL)08/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS35300(ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
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[AS35400(ALL)08/95]
1. Distance/Strength
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[AS35500(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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[AS35550(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna is
fully extended to the maximum length
for proper reception. If your antenna is
not fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS35600(ALL)08/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS35700(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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[AS35900(ALL)08/95]
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.
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[AS36000(ALL)08/95]
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
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
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[AS36100(ALL)08/95]
To minimize 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)08/95]
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)08/95]
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)03/96]
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)08/95]
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)08/95]
All About Radio Frequencies
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[AS36700(ALL)08/95]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
that AM and FM radio stations may use for
their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are,
AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps;
FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz
steps.
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[AS36800(ALL)08/95]
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune to each of these
frequencies using manual tune and no fine
tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use
other frequencies.
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