1997 FORD RANGER CD changer

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[AS29710(R)09/95]
NOTE: With the ignition off, the clock will display for
approximately 5 seconds once the ªCLKº button is
depressed and released.
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[AS29715(R)05/96]
How to set the clock
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[AS29720(R)05/96]1.
Turn the radio on.
[AS29725(R)05/96]2.
Press and hold the ªCLKº button, press the right (
a) side of
the ªSEEKº button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the ªTUNEº button to increase minutes. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to decrease minutes.
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[AS29730(R)05/96]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
[AS29735(R)09/94]
Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped)
[AS29745(R)03/95]
The Ford Ranger (Regular Cab) 6-CD Changer is mounted
behind the driver's seat. The Ford Ranger (SuperCab) 6-CD
Changer is mounted on the floor near the center of the rear cab
wall. Both changers are controlled with buttons on the Audio
System.
[AS29750(R)10/94]
Unit Loading Instructions
[AS29755(R)06/95]1.
Open Compact Disc Changer unit by sliding door rearward
(Figure 1).
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[AS29775(R)04/94]3.
Load discs into the disc magazine slots (numbered 1 through
6) one at a time with labeled surfaces upward, starting with
bottom slot number 1 (Figure 3).
[AS29780(R)09/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0060688-A
Figure 3
[AS29785(R)08/91]4.
Insert loaded disc magazine into chamber unit with the
arrow on top of the disc magazine pointing toward the
changer (Figure 4).Make sure magazine is fully inserted
into changer.
[AS29790(R)09/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0060689-A
Figure 4
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[AS29795(R)09/95]
NOTE: To remove one or more compact disc(s) from the disc
magazine, push the corresponding lever(s) to the back.
Disc(s) will partially come out for easy removal.
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[AS29805(R)01/95]5.
Close unit by sliding changer panel door to the left.
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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.
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[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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[AS29850(R)10/95]
How to change the track being played
[AS29855(R)04/94]
There are two ways to change the track being played. You can
use the ªSEEKº or ªSCANº buttons.
[AS29860(R)04/94]
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your CD-Changer
[AS29865(R)10/94]
Press the right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to seek
forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last
track has been completed, the CD player automatically
changes to the next disc.
[AS29870(R)04/94]
Press the left (
b) side of the ªSEEKº button to seek to the
previous track on the current disc.
[AS29875(R)04/94]
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Using the SCAN function with your CD Changer
[AS29880(R)10/94]
Press the ªSCANº button to move forward to the next track.
Approximately an eight-second sampling of the track will be
played before moving to the next track. The display will
indicate the disc and track number (dd-tt). At the end of the
disc, the CD Changer automatically changes to the next disc.
[AS29885(R)04/94]
To end the scan mode, press the ªSCANº button a second
time.
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[AS29905(R)04/95]
Operating the CD Compression feature
[AS29910(R)04/94]
Because of the wide dynamic range of Ford's 6-CD Changer
System, soft passages may be difficult to hear under certain
driving conditions while maintaining a reasonable volume level
in the louder passages. The compression feature will bring these
soft and loud passages closer together for a more consistent
listening level.
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[AS29915(R)01/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPRESSº/#5 button.
When the compression feature is activated, the display will
indicate ªCº.
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[AS29916(R)02/95]
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.
The display will indicate ªSHFº followed by the disc and track
number (dd-tt).
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[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.
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[AS29919(R)02/95]
HowtostopCDplay
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[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.
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[AS29935(R)02/95]
CD Error Messages
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[AS29936(R)01/95]
Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may
experience. The error codes are:
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[AS29937(R)01/95]
ÐCD E1Ð Mechanism error.
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[AS29938(R)01/95]
ÐCD E2Ð Focus error.
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[AS29939(R)01/95]
ÐBAD CDÐ Disc unreadable.
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[AS29940(R)05/96]
ÐTOO HOTÐ Mechanism over167ÊFarenheit (75ÊC), allow
to cool before playing.
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[AS29941(R)01/95]
ÐNO CDÐ Empty slot or magazine.
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[AS29942(R)05/96]
ÐNO DJÐ CD Changer not connected, not communicating, or
not equipped.
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[AS29956(R)03/96]
How to take care of and clean the CD Changer and
discs
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[AS29957(R)03/96]
To ensure the continued performance of your CD Changer,
carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS29958(R)01/95]
n
Always handle a disc by the edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
[AS29959(R)06/95]
n
Before playing, inspect all discs for any contamination. If
needed, clean discs with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges. Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS29960(R)04/96]
n
Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS29961(R)01/95]
n
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for
an extended period of time.
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[AS29962(R)01/95]
n
Do not insert more than one disc into each disc slot of the
disc magazine. Doing so may damage the discs, disc
magazine or the disc changer.
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[AS29963(R)01/95]
n
Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc
magazine.
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[AS29964(R)05/95]
RWARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the
case.
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