1997 FORD PROBE Owners Manual

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[AS22800(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22900(ALL)05/96]
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
bside 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]
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Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
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[AS23170(ALL)02/96]
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.
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[AS23200(ALL)02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS23325(ALL)02/96]
Your radio is equipped with 5 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10
preset FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 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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[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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[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]
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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]
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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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[AS24500(ALL)02/96]
Speaker features and operation
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[AS24600(ALL)02/96]
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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]
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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)09/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show
relative levels of bass and treble and
positions of speaker balance and fader
functions after adjustments are made,
then revert to volume level set.
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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
[AS25650(ALL)07/93]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on. Inserting a cassette tape
with the radio power off will turn the
audio system on. After the cassette is
ejected, radio play will return.
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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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[AS25896(ALL)02/96]
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Using the Automatic Music Search (ªAMSº)
function with cassette tape player
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[AS25897(ALL)03/96]
Press and hold the ªAMSº button (ªAMSº will
appear in the display). Then, push the left
h
button to rewind to the beginning of the current
selection or press the right
gbutton to fast
forward to the beginning of the next selection.
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[AS25900(ALL)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS26000(ALL)04/96]
Push the right
gbutton to fast forward
the tape.
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[AS26100(ALL)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS26200(ALL)04/96]
Push the left
hbutton to rewind the tape.
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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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[AS27250(ALL)04/96]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
eject (i) button. The radio will resume playing.
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[AS27300(ALL)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS27400(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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[AS27550(ALL)05/95]
Push station memory button 3 to activate DolbyH
B Noise Reduction.
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[AS27600(ALL)05/96]
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)05/96]
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Using a Ford or equivalent cassette cleaning
cartridge 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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[AS28650(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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[AS29025(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.
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[AS29250(ALL)03/96]
Radio Antenna
[AS29300(ALL)03/96]
The radio antenna is mounted on the rear
passenger side quarter panel of the vehicle. It is
a fixed mast antenna and cannot be retracted.
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[AS35200(ALL)04/96]
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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[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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[AS35800(ALL)11/92]
Repeated pops and hisses which are heard
during an otherwise clear broadcast can occur
near the station because of the ªline of sightº
characteristic of FM radio waves.
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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
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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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[AS36900(ALL)08/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a
ªrounded-offº frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.
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