1997 FORD ESCORT audio

Using the shuffle function ( if
equipped)
To listen to tracks on the current
CD in random order, press the
shuffle button (preset #6).
Random order play continues until
the button is pressed again.
Setting the clock
The time is displayed:
²until an audio function button is
pressed.
²approximately ten seconds after
each audio system change.
²when the audio system is off
and the ignition is ON.
To set the clock:
1. Press the
Hand use the bass/
treble/ speaker adjust button to
move to the desired hour.
2. Press the
Mand use the bass/
treble/ speaker adjust button to
move to the desired minute.
If you choose to adjust only the
hour or the minute (not both at
the same time), adjust and the
clock will automatically revert to
the new time (complete with both
adjusted and unadjusted digits
displayed).
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SHUF
H
M
–+
12:
H
M
–+
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Using the Ford compact disc
player (if equipped)
The CD changer is located in the
trunk of your vehicle.
To access the CD changer
magazine, slide the magazine's left
door panel to the right.
Press
to eject the CD magazine
from the changer.
The CD magazine may be ejected
or inserted without the vehicle key
in the ignition and without the
radio power on.
Make sure that only one disc is
inserted in each slot, and that the
discs are inserted with the label
surface upward. You may insert up
to six discs.
Insert the CD magazine into the
changer.
The magazine does not need to be
full in order for the CD changer to
operate.
Radio power must be on in order
to play the CDs in the CD changer.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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Display Information
tIndicates DolbytNoise Reduction activation
Indicates tape play
1 or 2 Indicates side of tape playing
Indicates tape is rewinding or fast forwarding
CD-## Indicates CD number playing (e.g., CD-01,
CD-02, etc.)
TR-## Indicates CD track number playing (e.g.,
TR-01, TR-02, etc.)
##-## Indicates CD number and track number (e.g.,
03-10, etc.)
NO DISC Indicates CD changer is empty
C Indicates CD compression factor activation
SHF ##-## Indicates shuffle feature activation and disc
and track number playing
NO CD Indicates empty slot, mechanical error,
unreadable disc, focus error, or system
shutdown due to high heat
NO DJ Indicates CD changer not connected or not
communicating
AM, FM1, FM2 Indicate frequency band audio system is in
87.9 to 107.9 FM (530
to 1610 AM)Indicates currently playing radio station
STIndicates stereo operation
Illuminated bars
Indicate volume, relative level of bass and treble,
and relative levels of speaker balance and fade
TAPE Indicates tape is playing
SC Indicates tape is scanning
NO TAPE Indicates no tape in player when tape select
button is pushed
Display
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Moving away from the
interfering structure (out of its
ªshadowº) returns your
reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak
stations are sometimes captured
by stronger stations when you
pass a broadcast tower. A
stronger station may temporarily
overtake a weaker station and
play while the weak station 's
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically
switches to single channel
reception if it will improve the
reception of a station normally
received in stereo.
Radio Frequency Information
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AM/FM select ................................6
Audio power ..................................6
Bass adjust ....................................9
Cassette player
operation ..............................10,18
CD select .....................................11
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs .................17
Clock
setting the clock .......................13
Compact disc changer
care ............................................17
operation ...................................14
troubleshooting .........................17
Compression adjust ....................12
Display .........................................16
Dolbytnoise reduction ..............12Fast forward function .................11
Memory preset buttons ................9
Power button ................................6
Radio frequency
information ................................19
reception ...................................19
Rewind function ..........................11
Scan function ................................8
Seek function ................................7
Shuffle mode ...............................13
Speaker balance adjust ..............10
Stations
selecting ......................................9
Tape direction select ..................12
Tape select ..................................11
Treble adjust .................................9
Tune adjust ...................................7
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