1997 FORD ESCORT CD player

Using the speaker balance
adjust
Speaker sound distribution may be
adjusted between the right (+) and
left (-) speakers by using the
balance button.
Speaker sound distribution may be
adjusted between the front (+)
and back (-) speakers by using the
fade button.
To test speaker functions, press
and hold radio memory preset
buttons three and six. The audio
system will automatically run
through each of the possible
speaker outputs (front left, front
right, rear left, rear right). The
system display will show what
speaker is being tested.
Using your cassette player (if
equipped)
Push only slightly when inserting a
cassette tape (with the open edge
to the right). A cassette deck
loading mechanism pulls the tape
in the rest of the way. The ignition
and radio do not need to be on to
insert a tape.
You can switch from CD (if
equipped) to tape play by inserting
a tape into the cassette deck.
BAL BASS TREB
FADE –+
EJ REW FFDOLBY SYSTEM
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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
Controls and Features
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The laser beam used in the
compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes; do not
attempt to disassemble the
player unit.
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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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Troubleshooting problems with
your compact disc player
If play does not begin once a disc
is inserted:
²the radio is not on.
²the unit is in the stop mode.
²moisture is condensed on the
lenses within the unit. Remove
the disc and wait approximately
one hour for moisture to
evaporate.
If the sound skips:
²you may be traveling on a rough
road or playing badly scratched
discs. Skipping will not scratch
the discs or damage the player.
If the CD player does not work:
²the disc is already loaded into
the player.
²the disc is inserted with the
label surface downward.
²the disc is dusty or defective.
²the player's internal temperature
is above 75ÉC (167ÉF). Allow
the player to cool down before
operating.
²a disc with format and
dimensions not within industry
standards is inserted.
Caring for your compact discs
and player (if applicable)
²Handle discs by their edges only.
Never touch the playing surface.
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²Do not expose discs to direct
sunlight or heat sources for
extended periods of time.
²Do not insert more than one
disc into the CD player's CD
slot.
Caring for your cassettes and
cassette player (if applicable)
²Only use cassettes that are 90
minutes long or less.
²Do not expose tapes to direct
sunlight, high humidity, extreme
heat, or extreme cold. Allow
tapes that may have been
exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a
moderate temperature before
playing.
²Tighten very loose tapes by
inserting a finger or pencil into
the hole and turning the hub.
²Remove loose labels before
inserting tapes.
²Do not leave tapes in the
cassette player for an extended
period when not being played.
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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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