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[AS08077(ALL)03/95]
n
Shuffle and Scan
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[AS08078(ALL)03/95]
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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[AS08080(ALL)10/95]
n
Automatic Disc Storage
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[AS08090(ALL)10/95]
If the disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed
from the disc opening within approximately 10 seconds, the
player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless
the disc is automatically ejected due to a ªfocus errorº (disc
inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be
automatically reloaded.
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[AS08095(ALL)04/96]
How to eject the disc
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[AS08096(ALL)06/95]
Push the ªEJECTº button in the upper left corner of your CD
player to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio or tape
operation of your audio system.
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[AS08200(ALL)08/95]
How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and
Discs
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[AS08300(ALL)08/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS08400(ALL)04/96]
n
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS08500(ALL)08/95]
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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[AS08600(ALL)04/96]
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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[AS09900(ALL)04/96]
If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:
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[AS10000(ALL)04/96]
n
The radio is not on.
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[AS10100(ALL)04/96]
n
The unit is in the stop mode.
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[AS10200(ALL)04/96]
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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[AS10300(ALL)04/96]
If the sound skips:
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[AS10400(ALL)04/96]
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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[AS21825(ALL)04/94]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060653-A
Electronic Stereo Radio
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[AS21925(ALL)04/96]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060654-B
Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette
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[AS21926(ALL)09/95]
Electronic Stereo and Stereo Cassette
Radios
[AS21927(ALL)03/94]
Both the Electronic Stereo Radio and Cassette Radio offer full
electronic tuning with new soft touch controls.
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[AS21928(ALL)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS21929(ALL)08/95]
How to turn the radio on and adjust the volume
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[AS21930(ALL)10/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on. Press it again
to turn it off.
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[AS21950(ALL)02/96]
Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to increase the
volume. Press the left (s) side of the button to decrease the
volume. Illuminated bars in the display show the relative
volume level.
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[AS21975(ALL)02/96]
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, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power was
switched off.
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[AS22100(ALL)03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS22225(ALL)02/96]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band.
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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[AS22300(ALL)02/96]
How to tune radio stations (Stereo Radio)
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[AS22500(ALL)03/96]
n
Using the ªTUNEº function
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[AS22600(ALL)08/95]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the right (+) or left
(s) side of the ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of
the ªTUNEº button.
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[AS22700(ALL)03/96]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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[AS22704(ALL)04/96]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function
*
[AS22708(ALL)09/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. 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 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.
%*
[AS22710(ALL)02/96]
How to tune radio stations (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS22730(ALL)02/96]
n
Using the ªAMSº function to manually tune your radio
(Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS22740(ALL)02/96]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by first pressing the ªAMSº button (display shows
ªTUNEº) then within approximately five seconds pressing
and releasing either the right
aor left
bside of the
ªSEEKº button. To change frequencies quickly, press and
hold downeither the right or left side of the ªSEEKº button.
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[AS22750(ALL)03/96]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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[AS22800(ALL)04/96]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22900(ALL)09/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. 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 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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[AS23160(ALL)02/96]
n
Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette Radio)
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[AS23170(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode. 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 ªSCANº button a second
time. The display flashes ªAMº or ªFM.º
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[AS23200(ALL)02/96]
n
Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS23325(ALL)10/95]
Your radio is equipped with 6 station memory buttons.
These buttons can be used to select up to 6 preset AM
stations and 12 FM stations (6 in FM1 and 6 in FM2).
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[AS23400(ALL)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
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[AS23525(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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[AS23900(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the clock and
station memory preset buttons will need to be reset.
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[AS24000(ALL)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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[AS24100(ALL)02/96]
n
Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS24225(ALL)02/96]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªBASS.º Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase bass (more ªlowsº), and push the left (s) side to
decrease bass (less ªlowsº).
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[AS24300(ALL)02/96]
n
Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS24425(ALL)02/96]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªTREB.º Push the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to
increase the treble (more ªhighsº), and push the left (s) side
to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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[AS24600(ALL)02/96]
n
Adjusting speaker balance
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[AS24725(ALL)02/96]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Push the ªAUDIOº
button repeatedly until the display reads ªBAL.º Push the
right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº button to shift the sound to
the right speakers, and push the left (s) side to shift the
sound to the left speakers.
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[AS24800(ALL)04/96]
n
Adjusting speaker fader
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[AS24925(ALL)02/96]
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
right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº 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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[AS24950(ALL)10/95]
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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