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NOTE: If after you insert a disc, the disc is ejected and
ªERRORº begins scrolling in the display, remove the
disc and reinsert it right side up (label side up).
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[AS07300(ALL)08/95]
The digital display on your CD player will either show the
track (selection) number or the elapsed time. (The display mode
can be selected by pressing the ªCLOCKº button.) Indicators for
play (
a), stop (
X) and compression on (ªCº) are also in the
display. (These features are described later.)
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[AS07400(ALL)10/95]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
that of the radio.
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[AS07500(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer
to earlier operating instructions on these controls.
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[AS07600(ALL)04/96]
How to insert a disc and begin play
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[AS07700(ALL)10/95]
Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
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[AS07800(ALL)04/96]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player automatically
returns to the beginning of the disc and resumes playing.
[AS07900(ALL)04/96]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.
[AS08000(ALL)09/95]
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 ªTOO HOTº will scroll in the
display for 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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How to stop and restart the CD player
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When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically enters the play
mode and the play indicator
ailluminates. To stop
temporarily, press the ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº
button. The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates and
operation returns to the radio mode. To resume CD play, press
the ªPLAY/STOPº button once again.
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[AS08300(ALL)10/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD player will resume playing in the mode it was in
when ignition was turned off.
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[AS08400(ALL)05/96]
How to fast forward or reverse your CD player
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[AS08500(ALL)10/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press the
ªFFº button (to fast forward) or the ªREVº button (to reverse).
While either button is pressed, the disc goes forward or
backward at two different speeds depending on how long the
button is held down. (Pressing either button for more than three
seconds will speed up the process.) Release the button at the
desired point (found by watching the elapsed playing time in
the display or by listening to the sound during fast forward or
reverse). When you have reached the beginning of track 1, the
CD player will begin playing.
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[AS08600(ALL)10/95]
When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fast
forward button pressed, the display will show ªENDº and the
player will go into pause mode. Push the ªPLAY/STOPº button
to begin playing the first track of the disc, press the ªREVº
button to back up from the end of the disc, or use the ªSEEKº
function to locate a desired track.
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Using the ªSEEKº feature
[AS08620(ALL)10/94]
Press the top (
a) of the ªSEEKº button once to repeat the
current playing selection. Press the bottom (
b) of the ªSEEKº
button to advance to the next selection.
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How to eject the disc
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Push the ªEJECTº button to stop play, eject the disc and resume
radio operation of your audio system.
[AS09700(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: You can eject the disc while the radio power and/or
ignition is on or off.
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How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and
Discs
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To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Player, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS09730(ALL)04/96]
n
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS09740(ALL)08/95]
n
Before playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the DiscwasherHCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3H
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS09750(ALL)06/96]
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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[AS09760(ALL)04/96]
n
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any
discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.
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[AS09765(ALL)04/96]
n
After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS09770(ALL)04/96]
n
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert
another disc. Doing so may damage the disc player.
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[AS09780(ALL)04/96]
n
Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc player.
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NOTE: The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard as the laser beam used in this
compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the case. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
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[AS09800(ALL)08/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player
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[AS09810(ALL)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.
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[AS09820(ALL)04/96]
n
A disc is already loaded.
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[AS09830(ALL)04/96]
n
The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
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[AS09840(ALL)04/96]
n
The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS09850(ALL)04/96]
n
The player's internal temperature is above167ÊF (75ÊC).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
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[AS09869(ALL)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.
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[AS09870(ALL)04/96]
If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:
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[AS09880(ALL)04/96]
n
The radio is not on.
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[AS09890(ALL)04/96]
n
The unit is in the stop mode.
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[AS09900(ALL)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.
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[AS09910(ALL)04/96]
If the sound skips:
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[AS09920(ALL)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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High-Level Audio System
[AS09940(ALL)07/91]
Ford's High-Level Audio System delivers quality performance
for maximum listening enjoyment.
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Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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How to turn the radio on and off
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Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on. Press it again
to turn it off.
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How to adjust the volume
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Press the (R/S) side of the ªVOLº button to increase/decrease
the volume. Bars illuminate in the display to show the relative
volume level.
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[AS10010(ALL)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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[AS10020(ALL)03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS10030(ALL)08/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band.
When in the radio mode, pushing the button more than once
will alternate between AM, FM1 and FM2. These functions are
used with the station memory buttons described underHow to
Tune Radio Stations.
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How to tune radio stations
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[AS10050(ALL)10/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can manually locate the station using the ªSCAN/TUNEº
button, ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to the station 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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Using the ªTUNEº function
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You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time (FM changes in increments of 200 kHz; AM changes
in increments of 10 kHz) by first pressing the
ªSCAN/TUNEº button twice (display shows ªTUNEº), then
Ðwithin approximately five secondsÐpressing and
releasing either the right
aor left
bside of the ªSEEKº
button. To change frequencies quickly, press andhold down
either the right or left side of the ªSEEKº button.
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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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[AS10090(ALL)04/96]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
[AS10100(ALL)07/96]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
right
aside of the ªSEEKº 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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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS10130(ALL)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCAN/TUNEº button once enters the scan
mode (display will indicate ªSCNº). Pushing the right
a
side of the ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately a five-second sampling. Pushing the left
b
side of the ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode down
the frequency band, again stopping on each listenable station
for approximately a five-second sampling.
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[AS10150(ALL)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ªSCAN/TUNEº button again.
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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[AS10170(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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Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to the desired
frequencies:
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Select a band, then select a frequency.
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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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[AS10220(ALL)06/96]3.
Follow the two steps above for each station memory preset
button you want to set.
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Using the Automatic Memory Load feature
[AS10250(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: If no stations are in memory presets, you can activate
the feature by pressing and holding the ªAUTO
PRESETº button for approximately three seconds.
Auto Memory Load sets all memory buttons in AM,
FM1 and FM2 sequentially by seeking out the first
five strong stations for the respective band and storing
them in memory buttons 1-5. (FM2 will store the
second set of strong stations from the FM band.)
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[AS10260(ALL)05/96]
With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong
stations into your memory buttons without losing your existing
memory presets, which is especially helpful while traveling.
Your radio will automatically set your memory buttons to the
strong local stations so you don't have to continually manually
tune to existing stations.
[AS10270(ALL)02/96]
Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the ªAUTO PRESETº
button once. Your radio will set the first five strong stations of
the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory
buttons. The display will show ªAUTOº, then run through the
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the memory buttons. The radio is now in the ªAUTOº mode for
the selected band and this display will show ªAUTOº each time
a preset is activated.
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NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong stations in the
frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will
store the last strong station detected on the band.
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[AS10290(ALL)03/96]
After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin playing
the station stored on memory button 1.
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[AS10300(ALL)02/96]
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the
manually-set memory button stations (or those stations set using
Auto Memory Load), simply push the ªAUTO PRESETº button.
Display will show ªAUTOº then ªOFF.º The next time Auto
Memory Store is activated on that band, the radio will store the
next set of five strong stations.
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[AS10310(ALL)10/95]
Adjusting the tone balance and speaker output of your
radio
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[AS10320(ALL)02/96]
n
Increasing or decreasing bass response
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[AS10330(ALL)08/95]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªBASS.º Push the ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to increase
bass (more ªlowsº), and push the ª-º side to decrease bass
(less ªlowsº).
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[AS10340(ALL)02/96]
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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[AS10350(ALL)08/95]
Push the ªAUDIOº button repeatedly until the display reads
ªTREB.º Push the ª+º side of the ªVOLº button to increase
treble (more ªhighsº), and push the ª-º side to decrease
treble (less ªhighsº).
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