1997 Mercury Villager Owner's Manuals

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[AS12300(ALL)08/95]
How to store the tape
[AS12400(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play. Similarly, press the ªCDº button to stop the tape
player and resume CD play. Also, pressing the ªTAPEº button
while the tape is playing pauses tape play.
[AS12450(ALL)05/96]
The ª
Xº symbol displays to indicate there is a tape in the
player. The symbol will be lit until you push the ªTAPEº button
to resume tape play.
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[AS12500(ALL)02/96]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS12700(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
[AS12750(ALL)03/96]
Push thekbutton to activate DolbyHB noise reduction.
When on, theksymbol will appear in the display.
[AS12800(ALL)03/93]
Tips on caring for your cassette player and tapes
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[AS12900(ALL)08/95]
In order to keep your cassette tape player performing the way it
was meant to, read and follow these simple precautions:
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[AS13000(ALL)08/95]
n
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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[AS13100(ALL)08/95]
n
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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[AS13200(ALL)08/95]
n
Loose labels on cassette tapes can become lodged in the
mechanism. Remove any loose label material before inserting
a cassette.
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[AS13300(ALL)08/95]
n
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.
[AS13400(ALL)05/96]
n
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent 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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[AS29753(ALL)01/96]
Clock Operation
[AS29756(ALL)07/94]
How to View the Clock Mode
[AS29759(ALL)05/96]
Press the ªCLKº button to alternate the frequency/ tape/CD (if
equipped) and time in the display. In the clock mode, pressing
any radio/tape/CD (if equipped) function will automatically
display the radio frequency/tape/CD (if equipped) for
approximately ten seconds before changing back to the clock
mode.
[AS29762(ALL)07/94]
How to Set the Clock
[AS29765(ALL)06/95]1.
Turn the ignition on (clock can be set when radio is on or
off).
[AS29768(ALL)06/95]2.
Press and hold in the ªCLKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a)to
advance the minutes.
[AS29771(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no A.M./P.M.
indications.
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[AS29800(ALL)06/95]
Ford CD Changer (If equipped)
[AS29825(ALL)06/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0040306-A
Ford CD Player
[AS29860(ALL)07/95]
The Ford Compact Disc Changer operates when the CD
compatible or Supersound Audio System is on and a magazine
with disc(s) is inserted. Handle the discs by their edges only. Be
sure to read and follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
underHow to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Changer and Discs.
[AS29870(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: A CD magazine can be loaded with the ignition on
whether or not the radio power is on. Inserting a CD
magazine with the radio power off will turn the audio
system on. After the CD magazine is ejected, the
audio system will turn off. Also, the antenna will be
in the down position whenever the radio is not
playing (i.e., when a cassette or compact disc is
playing or when the radio power is off).
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[AS29880(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: In some instances, the radio may have CD changer
controls, even if there is no CD changer.
[AS29905(ALL)06/95]
The digital display on the radio shows the disc and track
number. Indicators for compression on (ªCOMPº) and shuffle
on (ªSHUFFLEº) are also in the display. These features are
described in more detail later in this chapter.
[AS29925(ALL)06/95]
Once a magazine is inserted, operation of the CD changer will
override that of the cassette player or radio.
[AS29940(ALL)07/95]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD changer.
[AS29960(ALL)06/95]
Slide the CD door all the way to the right. Insert the magazine
into the magazine opening. If a magazine is already loaded,
pressing ªCDº will start CD play. For the first three seconds
after a disc starts playing, the radio display shows the disc
number (CD-01 for disc 1). From seconds four through six, the
track number is shown (TR-02 for track 2). For the remainder of
the track, the display shows the disc and track number (01-02
for disc 1, track 2).
[AS30100(ALL)06/95]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc changer automatically
goes to the beginning of the next disc and resumes playing.
[AS30120(ALL)06/95]
How to eject the CD magazine
[AS30140(ALL)06/95]
Press the eject button on the lower left of the CD changer to
eject the magazine whether or not the audio system is on.
[AS30300(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF during play and
then is set to the ON or ACCESSORY position, the
CD changer will resume playing in the mode
(radio/tape/CD) it was in when ignition was turned
off.
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[AS30360(ALL)06/95]
How to locate a selection on your CD Changer using
Automatic Music Search
[AS30380(ALL)06/95]
Automatic Music Search allows you to quickly find a particular
selection on the selected disc. Press the left (
b) side of the
ªSEEKº button to locate a previous track or the right (
a) side
of the ªSEEKº button to locate a later selection.
[AS30405(ALL)06/95]
How to fast forward or rewind your CD Changer
[AS30425(ALL)06/95]
To quickly search for a particular point in a selection, press and
hold the ªREWº button. Holding this button for more than
three seconds causes the CD mechanism to reverse at a faster
speed. The audio level will drop and the elapsed time will be
displayed during the fast reverse period.
[AS30445(ALL)06/95]
Pressing the ªFFº button functions the same as the ªREWº
button except in the opposite direction.
[AS30450(ALL)06/95]
Howtoswitchdiscs
[AS30465(ALL)06/95]
To switch discs while in the CD mode, press the ªTUNE
DISCSº button. Press the left (
b) side to play the previous disc.
Press the right (
a) to play the next disc.
[AS30475(ALL)05/96]
When you have reached the end of the disc by keeping the fast
forward (ªFFº) button pressed, the display will show the end
time of the last track and the sound will be muted. When the
fast forward (ªFFº) button is released, the player resumes play
at the beginning of the first track of the disc currently being
played.
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[AS30550(ALL)10/95]
Using the ªSCANº function
[AS30575(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan mode. The CD
changer will begin scanning the disc, stopping on each listenable
track for approximately a ten-second sampling. This continues
until you press the ªSCANº button a second time or eject the
disc. While in the scan mode, the track number flashes in the
display.
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[AS30600(ALL)07/94]
Special Features of Your CD Player
[AS30650(ALL)07/94]
Compression
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[AS30675(ALL)04/95]
The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages closer
together for a more consistent listening level.
[AS30700(ALL)06/95]
To turn the compression on, press the ªCOMPº button. When
on, the compression indicator (ªCº) will appear in the display.
Press the button again to turn off.
[AS30750(ALL)07/94]
Shuffle
[AS30800(ALL)05/96]
The shuffle feature will randomly select a track from the disc
currently being played.
[AS30850(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSHUFFLEº button to turn on. Press it again to turn
off. When the shuffle mode is activated, the display will show
ªSHFº for two seconds. When a new track is selected by the
shuffle feature, ªSHFº will again be displayed for two seconds.
[AS30875(ALL)07/94]
Shuffle and Scan
[AS30900(ALL)06/95]
Both the shuffle and scan features can be activated
simultaneously. In this mode, the player will randomly pick a
selection and play the first ten seconds. This process is
continued until either the ªSCANº button or ªSHUFFLEº button
is pressed a second time.
[AS31000(ALL)07/94]
How to Eject the Disc
[AS31050(ALL)07/95]
Push the eject button on the lower left corner of your CD
changer to stop play, eject the magazine and resume radio or
tape operation of your audio system.
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[AS32100(ALL)06/95]
How to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Changer and
Discs
[AS32220(ALL)06/95]
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact
Disc Changer, carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS32230(ALL)04/96]
n
Always handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
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[AS32240(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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[AS32250(ALL)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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[AS32260(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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[AS32270(ALL)04/96]
n
After playing, store the disc in its case.
[AS32280(ALL)06/95]
n
If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert
another disc. Doing so may damage the disc changer.
[AS32290(ALL)06/95]
n
Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc
changer.
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[AS32295(ALL)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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[AS32300(ALL)07/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Changer
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[AS32310(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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[AS32320(ALL)04/96]
n
A disc is already loaded.
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[AS32325(ALL)04/96]
n
The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
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[AS32330(ALL)04/96]
n
The disc is dusty or defective.
[AS32340(ALL)11/92]
n
The player's internal temperature is above167ÊF (75ÊC).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
[AS32345(ALL)05/96]
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 Changer.
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[AS32350(ALL)04/96]
If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:
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[AS32370(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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[AS32380(ALL)04/96]
If the sound skips:
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[AS32390(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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