1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII Owners Manual

52can set to any desired frequency. These four
methods are described below.q
Using the ªTUNEº function
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 ªTUNEº button.
To change frequencies quickly, press and hold down
either the right or left side of the button.
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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Using the ªSEEKº function
Press the right (
a) side 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 pressing and holding the button, listenablestations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
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Using the ªSCANº function
Pressing the ªSCANº or ªSCNº button will begin
the scan mode up the frequency band, stopping on
each listenable station for approximately five
seconds.
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled
station, press the ªSCANº or ªSCNº button again.
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Setting the station MEMORY PRESET buttons
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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Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies:
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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.
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.q
Using the AUTOSET feature
With AUTOSET, you can continually set strong
stations into your memory buttons without
losing your originally set stations.
Press the ªAUTOSETº button once. Your radio
will set the first six 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 frequencies
setting the memory buttons.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.
When all stations are filled, the radio will begin
playing the station stored in memory button 1.
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and
return to manually-set memory button stations,
press the ªAUTOSETº button. Display will show
ªAUTOº then ªOFFº.
Adjusting the tone balance of your radioq
Increasing or decreasing bass response
Press the top
cof the ªBASSº button to increase
bass; press the bottom
dof the ªBASSº button to
decrease bass.
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Increasing or decreasing treble response
Press the top
cof the ªTREBLEº button to
increase treble; press the bottom
dof the treble
button to decrease treble.
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Adjusting speaker balance
Balance control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the right and left speakers.
Press the top
cof the ªBALº button to shift the
sound to the right speakers, and press the bottom
dof the ªBALº button to shift the sound to the
left speakers.
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Adjusting speaker fader
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear speakers.
Press the top
cof the ªFADEº button to shift the
sound to the front speakers, and press the bottom
dof the ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the
back speakers.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).
Using the Controls of Your
Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)NOTE:Radio power must be on to use the cassette
tape player.How to insert a tapeYour 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. Display indicates ªTAPEº while
tape is playing.
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NOTE:A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio power is on.
However, with radio power off, the cassette tape is
loaded and stored.
NOTE:Noise reduction system manufactured under
license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation.
ªDolbyº and double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.How to locate a desired track on the tapeThere are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast forward,
rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº function. Following are
brief descriptions of each.q
Fast forwarding the tape
To fast forward the tape, press the ªFFº button.
The radio will begin playing until fast forward is
manually stopped (by pushing the ªTAPEº button)
or the end of the tape is reached.At the end of the tape, the direction automatically
reverses and plays the other side of the tape.
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Rewinding the tape
To rewind the tape, press the ªREWº button. The
radio will begin playing until rewind is manually
stopped (by pushing the ªTAPEº button) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette
tape player
While in the tape mode, push the right
aside of
the ªSEEKº 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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Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette
tape player
Press the ªSCANº 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 ªSCº).
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tape selection, press ªSCANº a second time.q
How to change the side of the tape being
played
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by
pressing the ªSIDE 1-2º button.
How to eject the tapeTo stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
ªEJº 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.How to store the tapePress the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player
and resume radio play.Using the DolbyHB noise reduction
featurePush thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise
Reduction. Press again to deactivate.
Automatic tape tighteningYour audio system cassette tape player automatically
goes into momentary fast rewind (approximately 1
second) when a tape is first inserted to tighten any
loose tape in the cartridge.Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player
and TapesIn order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:q
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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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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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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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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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting cassette.
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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.
Using the Controls of Your Compact
Disc Player (If equipped)NOTE:Radio power must be on to use the CD
player.
How to insert a CDYour CD player is equipped with power loading.
Once you insert a CD and push slightly, the loading
mechanism draws the CD the rest of the way in
and play will begin after a momentary pause.
Display indicates ªTR-__º (track number) while CD
is playing.
NOTE:A CD can be loaded with the ignition on
whether or not the radio power is on. However,
with radio power off, the CD is loaded and stored.Operating the ªSCANº functionPress the ªSCNº button to enter the scan mode.
The CD player will begin scanning the disc,
stopping on each listenable track for approximately
an eight second sampling. This continues until you
press the ªSCNº button a second time.How to stop CD playWhile in the CD mode, press the ªAM/FMº button
to stop CD play and resume radio play.
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ÐCD-ER 0001Ð Disc upside down or
unreadable.
ÐCD-ER INITÐ Mechanism disconnected or
malfunctioning.
ÐCD-ER 0002Ð Eject error.
ÐCD-ER 0100Ð Computer CD loaded.
ÐCD-ER ____ (other codes)Ð Mechanism
malfunctions.Ford 10-CD Changer (If equipped)IntroductionThe 10-CD Changer Unit is mounted in the trunk
(10-disc capacity) and is remotely controlled through
the Premium Audio System on your instrument
panel.
Be sure to read all of the information provided on
the following pages to get the most out of this
system.
Loading Instructions1. Open Compact Disc Changer unit by sliding
door to the right (Figure 1).
Figure 1
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