1997 FORD F150 Audio Guide

Shuffle feature (if equipped)
The shuffle feature works while in
CD play mode and allows you to
listen to randomly selected tracks
on one or all CDs loaded in the
changer.
Press the Shuffle control to listen
to the tracks on the current CD(s)
in random order.
Random order play continues until
the control is pressed again.
Autoset memory preset (if
equipped)
Autoset allows you to set strong
radio stations without losing your
original manually set preset
stations. This feature is helpful on
trips when you travel between
cities with different radio stations.
Starting autoset memory preset
(if equipped)
1. Select a frequency using the
AM/FM select controls.
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AM
FMBASS TREB
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2. Press the AUTOSET control.
3. When the first six strong
stations are filled, the station
stored in memory preset control 1
will start playing.
If there are less than six strong
stations available on the frequency
band, the remaining memory
preset controls will all store the
last strong station available.
Deactivating autoset memory
preset
To deactivate autoset and return to
your audio system's manually set
memory stations, press the
AUTOSET control again.
AUTO
SET CLK
AUTO
SET CLK
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Clock
Press the CLK control to display
the time on the audio system
display.
Time is displayed:
²until an audio function control is
pressed.
²approximately ten seconds after
each audio system change.
²when the audio system is off
and the ignition is ON.
To remove the clock display, press
the CLK control again.
Setting the clock
To set the hour, hold the CLK
control and press:
to increase hour and
to decrease hours.
AUTO
SET CLKCLK
AUTO
SET CLK
SEEK
TUNE
CLK
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To set the minute, hold the CLK
control and press:
to increase minutes and
to decrease minutes.
FORD CD CHANGER (IF
EQUIPPED)
Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
Press
to eject the magazine.
AUTO
SET CLK
SEEK
TUNE
CLK
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Make sure only one disc is inserted
in each slot. Each disc must be
inserted with the label surface
upward. You may insert up to six
CDs.
The magazine does not need to be
full for the changer to operate.
Radio power must be turned on to
play the CDs in the changer. The
magazine may be stored in the
glove box when not being used.
The CD magazine may be inserted
or ejected with the radio power
off.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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DISPLAY
The display screen gives
information on the status of the
audio system.
Display Information
AM, FM1, FM2 Indicates current radio frequency band.
87.9 to 107.9/530 to 1610 Indicates currently playing radio station
STIndicates stereo operation
Illuminated barsIndicates 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
AUTO Indicates autoset function activation
AUTO OFF Indicates autoset function is off.
NO TAPEIndicates no tape in player when tape
select button is pushed.
Indicates DolbyTNoise Reduction
activation
Indicates tape play
1 or 2 Indicates side of tape playing
Indicates tape is in the tape deck.
CD-##Indicates CD number playing (e.g.,
TR-01, TR-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)
CIndicates CD compression adjust
activation
SHF ##-##Indicates shuffle feature activation and
disc and track number playing
FM 1ST
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Display Information
NO CDIndicates empty changer, no disc in
magazine, mechanical error, unreadable
disc, focus error, or system shutdown
due to high heat.
NO DJIndicates CD changer not connected or
not communicating.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Troubleshooting the CD
changer
The laser beam used in the
compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough
road, playing badly scratched
discs or the disc may be dirty.
Skipping will not scratch the
discs or damage the player.
If changer does not work:
²A disc is already loaded where
you want to insert disc.
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.
Cleaning compact discs
Inspect all discs for contamination
before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD
cleaner and wipe the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular
motion.
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