1997 Mercury Mountaineer Audio Guide

effects according to your listening
preference:
²STAD - simulated ``Outdoor
Stadium'' type sound
²JAZZ - simulated ``Jazz Club''
type sound
²CHUR - simulated ``Church'' type
sound
²HALL - simulated ``Concert Hall''
type sound
²NEWS - simulated ``Voice Only''
type sound
REAR SEAT CONTROLS (IF
EQUIPPED)
The rear seat controls allow rear
seat passengers to operate the
radio and use headphones.
To turn on the rear seat controls,
press memory preset buttons 3
and 5 at the same time. The
symbol will appear in the
display.
Press 3 and 5 at the same time to
turn the rear seat controls off.
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
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Adjusting volume
Press the + button to increase
volume.
Press the - button to decrease
volume.
Volume control can be set no
higher than current radio setting
unless the speakers are turned off.
SeeTurning speakers on and off.
Turning speakers on and off
When the speakers are on, press to
turn all speakers off. Press again to
turn all speakers on.
Using headphones
Plug a 3.5 mm headphone (not
included) into the
jack to
operate headphones with speakers
turned off.
Plug headphone jack into the
/
jack to operate headphones
with the speakers turned on.
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
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AM or FM select
Push the BAND button to change
the frequency band.
Memory preset button
Push the MEMORY button to
access the station you have set
into memory preset 1.
Push the MEMORY button
successively to access stations 1±6.
Seek function
Press theside of the SEEK
rocker switch to seek the next
highest radio station.
Press the
side of the SEEK
rocker switch to seek the next
lowest radio station.
In the tape mode, use the SEEK
function to access the next
or
previous
selection.
In the CD mode, use the SEEK
function to access the next
or
previous
selection.
FORD CD CHANGER (IF
EQUIPPED)
The CD changer is located in the
center console underneath the
armrest.
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
SEEK
– VOLUME + BAND
MEMORY
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Slide door to access the CD
changer magazine.
Press the
button to eject
magazine.
The vehicle key does not need to
be in the ignition to eject the
magazine.
Make sure only one disc is inserted
in each slot, and make sure the
discs are inserted with the label
surface upward. You may insert up
to six CDs.
The magazine does not need to be
full for the CD changer to operate.
Radio power must be turned on to
play the CDs in the changer. The
magazine may be stored in the
glove box when not being used.
The CD magazine may be inserted
or ejected with the radio power
off.
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DISPLAY
The display screen gives
information on the status of the
audio system.
Display Information
AM, FM1, FM2 Indicates current radio frequency
band
87.9 to 107.9/530 to 1610 Indicates currently playing radio
station
STIndicates stereo operation
Illuminated bars Indicates volume, relative level of
bass and treble, and relative levels
of speaker balance and fade
TAPE Indicates tape is playing
SC Indicates tape is scanning
AUTO Indicates autoset function
activation
AUTO OFF Indicates autoset function is off
NO TAPE Indicates no tape in player when
tape select button is pushed
Indicates DolbytNoise Reduction
activation
Indicates tape play
1 or 2 Indicates side of tape playing
Indicates tape is rewinding or fast
forwarding
CD-## Indicates CD number playing
(e.g., CD-01, CD-02, etc.)
TR-## Indicates CD track number
playing (e.g., TR-01, TR-02, etc.)
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Display Information
##-## Indicates CD number and track
number (e.g., 03-10)
C Indicates CD compression adjust
activation
SHF ##-## Indicates shuffle feature activation
and disc and track number
playing
NO CD Indicates empty changer, no disc
in magazine, mechanical error,
unreadable disc, focus error, or
system shutdown due to high heat
NO DJ Indicates CD changer not
installed, not connected or not
communicating
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD
CHANGER
The laser beam used in the
compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough
road or playing badly scratched
discs. Skipping will not scratch
the discs or damage the player.
If changer does not work:
²A disc is already loaded where
you want to insert disc.
²The disc is inserted with the
label surface downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²The player's internal
temperature is above 75ÉC
(167ÉF). Allow the player to
cool down before operating.
²A disc with format and
dimensions not within industry
standards is inserted.
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CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination
before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD
cleaner and wipe from the center
out to the edge. Do not use a
circular motion.
CD and CD changer care
²Handle discs by their edges only.
Never touch the playing surface.
²Do not expose discs to direct
sunlight or heat sources for
extended periods of time.
²Do not insert more than one
disc into each disc slot of the
CD changer magazine.
CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER
Clean the tape player head with a
cassette cleaning cartridge after
ten to twelve hours of play to
maintain the best sound and
operation.
Cassette and cassette player
care
²Use only cassettes that are 90
minutes long or less.
²Do not expose tapes to direct
sunlight, high humidity, extreme
heat, or extreme cold. Allow
tapes that may have been
exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a
moderate temperature before
playing.
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