1997 Mercury Sable Audio Guide

Display Information
Indicates Dolby Noise Reduction
activation
Indicates Tape play
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.)
##-## Indicates CD number and track
number playing (e.g., 03-10
means disc 3-track 10, etc.)
NO DISC Indicates CD changer is empty
C Indicates CD compression factor
activation
NO CD Indicates empty slot, mechanical
error, unreadable disc, focus
error.
NO DJ Indicates CD changer not
connected or not communicating
AM, FM1 or FM2 Indicates which frequency band
the audio system is in
87.9 to 107.9
(530 to 1610
AM)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
TD E1 Indicates possible problem tape
TD E2 Radio cannot eject tape
TD E3 Radio cannot insert tape properly
TOO HOT Changer's internal temperature is
above 60ÉC (140ÉF)
The display screen gives information on the status of
the audio system.
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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, playing
badly scratched discs or the disc may be dirty.
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 dirty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC
(140ÉF). Allow the player to cool down before
operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within
industry standards is inserted.
CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If
necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD
cleaner and wipe the center out to the edge. Do not
use 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 slot of
the CD changer magazine.
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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.
²Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or
pencil into the hole and turning the hub.
²Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
²Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a
long time when not being played.
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Communications (CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts.
Allowable frequencies are:
AM 530, 540±1600, 1610 kHz steps
FM 87.9, 88.1±107.1, 107.9 Mhz steps
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength. The further an FM station
travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of
the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal
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modulation.º Signal modulation is a process radio
stations use to increase their strength/volume
relative to other stations.
²Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings
between your vehicle's antenna and the radio
station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power
lines, electric fences, traffic lights, driving under
bridges and thunderstorms. Moving away from an
interfering structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns
your reception to normal.
²Station overload. Weak stations are sometimes
captured by stronger stations when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger station may
temporarily overtake a weaker station and play
while the weak station frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single
channel reception if it will improve the reception of
a station normally received in stereo.
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WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to the ªWarranty Guideº for audio system
warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified
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AM/FM select .............. 7
Antenna, radio (see
Electronic sound
system) ........................ 6
Bass adjust ................ 11
CD select ................... 12
Clock
setting the clock ..... 15
Compact disc changer
care .......................... 18
Compression adjust .. 14
Dolbyt
noise reduction ....... 14
Fast forward function 13
Power button .............. 7Radio frequency
information .............. 19
reception ................. 19
Scan function ............ 10
Seek function .............. 9
Shuffle mode ............. 14
Speaker balance
adjust ......................... 11
Stations
selecting .................. 10
Tape direction
select .......................... 13
Tape select ................ 12
Treble adjust ............. 11
Tune adjust ................. 8
Warranties
radio ......................... 21
Index
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