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[AS29969(R)05/96]
Electronic Search, Search Cassette Radio,
and Search Single Disc CD Radio
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[AS29970(R)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS29972(R)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS29973(R)03/96]
Press the ªVOL/PUSH ONº knob to turn the radio on. Press
again to turn it off.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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.
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[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]
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Using the ºTUNEª function
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[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.
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[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.)
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[AS30025(R)04/96]
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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.
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[AS30035(R)04/96]
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Using the ºSCANª function
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[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.
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[AS30045(R)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ºSCANª button again.
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[AS30050(R)02/96]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[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:
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[AS30065(R)03/96]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[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.
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[AS30080(R)10/95]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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[AS30085(R)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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[AS30090(R)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS30095(R)03/96]
Press the top
cof the ºBASSª button to increase bass; press
the bottom
dof the ºBASSª button to decrease bass.
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[AS30100(R)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS30105(R)03/96]
Press the top
cof the ºTREBLEª button to increase treble;
press the bottom
dof the treble button to decrease treble.
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[AS30110(R)02/96]
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Adjusting speaker balance
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[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.
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[AS30120(R)04/96]
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Adjusting speaker fader
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[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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[AS30130(R)10/95]
NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show relative levels of
bass and treble, and positions of speaker balance and
fader functions (left to right, front to rear).
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[AS30135(R)04/96]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
(If equipped)
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[AS30140(R)09/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the cassette tape
player or eject a tape.
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[AS30145(R)08/95]
How to insert a tape
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[AS30150(R)09/94]
Your cassette tape player is equipped with power loading. Once
you insert a tape and push slightly (with theopen edge to the
right), the loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of the
way in and play will begin after a momentary tape tightening
process.
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[AS30155(R)09/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded and stored with the
ignition and radio power off.
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[AS30165(R)12/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS30170(R)09/94]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired selection on the
tape. You can use the fast forward, rewind, ºSEEKª, or ºSCANª
function. Following are brief descriptions of each.
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[AS30175(R)09/95]
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Fast forwarding the tape
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[AS30180(R)01/95]
To fast forward the tape, press the ºFFª button. The radio
will begin playing until fast forward is manually stopped (by
pushing the ºTAPEª button) or the end of the tape is
reached.
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[AS30185(R)01/95]
At the end of the tape, the direction automatically reverses
and plays the other side of the tape.
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[AS30190(R)08/95]
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Rewinding the tape
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[AS30195(R)01/95]
To rewind the tape, press the ºREWª button. The radio will
begin playing until rewind is manually stopped (by pushing
the ºTAPEª button) or the beginning of the tape is reached.
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[AS30200(R)08/95]
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Using the ºSEEKª function with your cassette tape player
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[AS30205(R)03/96]
While in the tape mode, push the right
aside of the
ºSEEKª button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left
bside to seek the previous tape
selection.
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[AS30210(R)08/95]
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Using the ºSCANª function with your cassette tape player
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[AS30215(R)01/95]
Press the ºSCANª button to begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection
for approximately an eight-second sampling (display
indicates ºSCª).
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[AS30220(R)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ºSCANª a second time.
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[AS30225(R)08/95]
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How to change the side of the tape being played
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[AS30230(R)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ºSIDE 1-2ª button.
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[AS30235(R)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS30240(R)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ºEJª button.
The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The
tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition)
on or off.
[AS30245(R)06/95]
HowtoswitchfromtapetoAM/FMmode
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[AS30247(R)01/95]
Press the ºAM/FMª button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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[AS30250(R)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS30255(R)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ºDolbyª and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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[AS30260(R)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push
again to deactivate.
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[AS30345(R)05/96]
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
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[AS30350(R)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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[AS30355(R)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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[AS30360(R)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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[AS30365(R)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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[AS30370(R)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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[AS30375(R)08/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
cassette.
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[AS30380(R)08/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape player. High heat in
the vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS30390(R)05/96]
Using the Controls of Your Compact Disc Radio
(If equipped)
[AS30400(R)05/96]
Your Ford Compact Disc Radio is capable of playing 12 cm or 8
cm discs. The player operates when the power is on and a disc
is inserted (label side up). Handle the disc by the edge only. Be
sure to read and follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
underHow to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs.
[AS30410(R)05/96]
The digital display on your CD player will either show the
track (selection) number or the elapsed time. Select the display
mode by pressing the ºCLKª button. Indicators for play (
a),
stop (
X), and compression (C) are also on the display. These
features are described later.
[AS30420(R)05/96]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
the radio.
[AS30430(R)05/96]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer
to the earlier operating instructions about these
controls.
[AS30440(R)05/96]
Inserting a disc and beginning play
[AS30450(R)05/96]
Insert a disc, label side up, into the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
[AS30460(R)05/96]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of another disc.
[AS30470(R)05/96]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ºCD HOTª will scroll in the
display for approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature returns to
normal operating range, the CD player will again be
operational.
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[AS30480(R)05/96]
How to stop and restart the CD player
[AS30490(R)05/96]
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode. To stop temporarily, press the ºAM/FMª button. The
stop indicator (
X) in the display illuminates and operation
returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press the ºCDª
button.
[AS30500(R)05/96]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned to OFF during play and
then is turned to the ON or ACCESSORY position,
the CD player will resume playing in the mode it was
in when the ignition was turned off.
[AS30510(R)05/96]
Using the ºSEEKª feature
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[AS30520(R)05/96]
The ºSEEKª feature allows you to quickly find a particular
selection on the disc.
[AS30530(R)05/96]
Press (
b) once to repeat the current playing selection. Press
(
a) to advance to the next selection. If the (
a) button is
pressed during the last selection on the CD, the CD will
advance to the first track on the disc.
[AS30540(R)05/96]
Pressing and holding the (
b)or(
a) button will scroll
backward and forward respectively through the tracks.
[AS30550(R)05/96]
Using the ºSCANª function
[AS30560(R)05/96]
The ºSCANª function allows you to briefly sample all tracks on
a disc.
[AS30570(R)05/96]
Press the ºSCNª button to enter the scan mode. The scan mode
causes the CD to advance to the next track, play for 8 seconds,
and then advance to the next track. This continues until the
ºSCNª button is pressed a second time, the ºCDª button is
pressed, or a different tuning function is selected.
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