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[AS29810(R)10/94]
The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to play using the
controls of your Audio System.
[AS29815(R)05/96]
How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer Using the
Controls on the Radio
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[AS29810(R)10/94]
The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to play using the
controls of your Audio System.
[AS29815(R)05/96]
How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer Using the
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[AS29810(R)10/94]
The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to play using the
controls of your Audio System.
[AS29815(R)05/96]
How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer Using the
Controls on the Radio
[AS29820(R)09/94]
If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD Changer System,
you can operate it through the controls of your Premium Audio
System.
*
[AS29822(R)02/95]
How to begin CD Changer play
[AS29825(R)03/95]
Press the ªCDº button to begin CD play. The 6-CD Changer
will automatically begin playing the first track (selection) of the
first disc loaded in the unit. The display will indicate ªcd-ddº
for disc number and track number and then display ªTT-ttº for
track number and the ªdd-ttº for current disc and track number.
[AS29830(R)05/96]
If the CD Changer is empty, ªNO CDº will flash in the display
and radio play will continue.
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[AS29835(R)02/95]
How to change the disc being played
[AS29840(R)10/94]
When in the CD mode, you can change discs by pressing the
right side (
a) of the ªTUNE DISCº button (to select the next
discs) or the left side (
b) of the ªTUNE DISCSº button (to
select previous discs). Play will begin on the first track of the
selected disc.
[AS29845(R)10/94]
If either side of the button is pressed and held, the CD Changer
will continue fast-forwarding or reversing through the discs in
the disc magazine. During these functions, the display will
indicate the disc number.
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Operating the Shuffle feature
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[AS29917(R)01/95]
While in the CD mode, pressing the ªSHUFFLEº/#6 button will
randomly select a track from the disc currently being played.
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[AS29916(R)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle feature
*
[AS29917(R)01/95]
While in the CD mode, pressing the ªSHUFFLEº/#6 button will
randomly select a track from the disc currently being played.
The](/manual-img/11/5332/w960_5332-42.png)
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[AS29916(R)02/95]
Operating the Shuffle feature
*
[AS29917(R)01/95]
While in the CD mode, pressing the ªSHUFFLEº/#6 button will
randomly select a track from the disc currently being played.
The display will indicate ªSHFº followed by the disc and track
number (dd-tt).
*
[AS29918(R)01/95]
The CD Changer will continue to randomly select tracks for
play until the shuffle feature is turned off by pressing the
ªSHUFFLEº button a second time.
*
[AS29919(R)02/95]
HowtostopCDplay
*
[AS29920(R)01/95]
While in the CD mode, press the ªAM/FMº button to stop CD
play and resume radio play. Also, loading a cassette into the
cassette deck will stop CD play and begin cassette play.
*
[AS29935(R)02/95]
CD Error Messages
*
[AS29936(R)01/95]
Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may
experience. The error codes are:
*
[AS29937(R)01/95]
ÐCD E1Ð Mechanism error.
*
[AS29938(R)01/95]
ÐCD E2Ð Focus error.
*
[AS29939(R)01/95]
ÐBAD CDÐ Disc unreadable.
*
[AS29940(R)05/96]
ÐTOO HOTÐ Mechanism over167ÊFarenheit (75ÊC), allow
to cool before playing.
*
[AS29941(R)01/95]
ÐNO CDÐ Empty slot or magazine.
*
[AS29942(R)05/96]
ÐNO DJÐ CD Changer not connected, not communicating, or
not equipped.
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[AS29943(R)01/95]
Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player
*
[AS29944(R)04/96]
The following information is designed to help you recognize
typical situations that cou FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual Electronic Sound Systems
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*
[AS29943(R)01/95]
Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player
*
[AS29944(R)04/96]
The following information is designed to help you recognize
typical situations that cou](/manual-img/11/5332/w960_5332-43.png)
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*
[AS29943(R)01/95]
Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player
*
[AS29944(R)04/96]
The following information is designed to help you recognize
typical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as
mechanical malfunctions of the disc player.
*
[AS29945(R)04/96]
n
A disc is already loaded.
*
[AS29946(R)04/96]
n
The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
*
[AS29947(R)04/96]
n
The disc is dusty or defective.
*
[AS29948(R)08/95]
n
The player's internal temperature is above140ÊF (60ÊC).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
*
[AS29949(R)08/95]
n
Different manufacturers of compact discs may produce discs
with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may
not be within industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust
and scratches could be defective and may not play on your
Ford Compact Disc Player.
*
[AS29950(R)04/96]
If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:
*
[AS29951(R)04/96]
n
The radio is not on.
[AS29952(R)10/94]
n
The discs are inserted improperly in the magazine or the CD
magazine is not inserted.
*
[AS29953(R)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.
*
[AS29954(R)04/96]
If the sound skips:
*
[AS29955(R)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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[AS29965(R)09/94]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060684-A
Electronic Search Radio
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[AS29967(R)05/96]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060685-B
Electronic Search Cassette Radio
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[AS29969(R)05/96]
Electronic Search, Search Cassette Radio,
and Search Single Disc CD Radio
*
[AS29970(R)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
*
[AS29972(R)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual 46
[AS29969(R)05/96]
Electronic Search, Search Cassette Radio,
and Search Single Disc CD Radio
*
[AS29970(R)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
*
[AS29972(R)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and](/manual-img/11/5332/w960_5332-48.png)
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[AS29969(R)05/96]
Electronic Search, Search Cassette Radio,
and Search Single Disc CD Radio
*
[AS29970(R)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
*
[AS29972(R)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
*
[AS29973(R)03/96]
Press the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to turn the radio on. Press
again to turn it off.
*
[AS29975(R)03/96]
How to adjust the volume
[AS29980(R)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob clockwise to increase the
volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Bars
illuminate in the display to show relative volume level.
*
[AS29985(R)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.
*
[AS29990(R)03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
[AS29995(R)10/94]
Push the ªAMº/FMª button to select the desired frequency
band or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette mode).
These functions are used with the station memory buttons
described underHow to tune radio stations.
%*
[AS30000(R)03/96]
How to tune radio stations
[AS30005(R)04/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can manually locate the station using the ºTUNEª button,
ºSEEKª button, ºSCANª button, or select the station by using
the memory buttons, which you can set to any desired
frequency. These four methods are described below.
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[AS30010(R)03/96]
n
Using the ºTUNEª function
*
[AS30015(R)03/96]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the l FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual Electronic Sound Systems
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*
[AS30010(R)03/96]
n
Using the ºTUNEª function
*
[AS30015(R)03/96]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the l](/manual-img/11/5332/w960_5332-49.png)
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*
[AS30010(R)03/96]
n
Using the ºTUNEª function
*
[AS30015(R)03/96]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the left
bor right
aside of the ºTUNEª button.
*
[AS30020(R)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.)
*
[AS30025(R)04/96]
n
Using the ºSEEKª function
[AS30030(R)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 ºSEEKª 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.
*
[AS30035(R)04/96]
n
Using the ºSCANª function
*
[AS30040(R)03/96]
Pressing the ºSCANª button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
*
[AS30045(R)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ºSCANª button again.
*
[AS30050(R)02/96]
n
Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
*
[AS30055(R)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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[AS30060(R)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
*
[AS30065(R)03/96]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
*
[AS30075(R)10/95]2.
Press one of the FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual 48
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[AS30060(R)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
*
[AS30065(R)03/96]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
*
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Press one of the](/manual-img/11/5332/w960_5332-50.png)
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*
[AS30060(R)08/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
*
[AS30065(R)03/96]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
*
[AS30075(R)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.
*
[AS30080(R)10/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
*
[AS30085(R)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
*
[AS30090(R)02/96]
n
Increasing or decreasing bass response
*
[AS30095(R)03/96]
Press the top
cof the ºBASSª button to increase bass; press
the bottom
dof the ºBASSª button to decrease bass.
*
[AS30100(R)02/96]
n
Increasing or decreasing treble response
*
[AS30105(R)03/96]
Press the top
cof the ºTREBLEª button to increase treble;
press the bottom
dof the treble button to decrease treble.
*
[AS30110(R)02/96]
n
Adjusting speaker balance
*
[AS30115(R)03/96]
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the right and left speakers. Press the top
cof the
ºBALª button to shift the sound to the right speakers, and
press the bottom
dof the ºBALª button to shift the sound
to the left speakers.
*
[AS30120(R)04/96]
n
Adjusting speaker fader
*
[AS30125(R)03/96]
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound distribution
between the front and rear speakers. Press the top
cof the
ºFADEª button to shift the sound to the front speakers, and
press the bottom
dof the ºFADEª button to shift the sound
to the back speakers.
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