1998 Mercury Villager CD changer

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Ford CD Changer (If equipped)
The Ford Compact Disc Changer operates when the Premium
Sound 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.
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.
Ford CD Changer
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NOTE: In some instances, the radio may have CD changer
controls, even if there is no CD changer.
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.
Once a magazine is inserted, operation of the CD changer will
override that of the cassette player or radio.
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls on
the radio are also used with the CD changer.
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).
When the disc reaches the end, the disc changer automatically
goes to the beginning of the next disc and resumes playing.
How to eject the CD magazine
Press the eject button on the lower left of the CD changer to eject
the magazine whether or not the audio system is on.
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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How to locate a selection on your CD Changer using
Automatic Music Search
Automatic Music Search allows you to quickly find a particular
selection on the selected disc. Press the left (
) side of the ªSEEKº
button to locate a previous track or the right (
) side of the
ªSEEKº button to locate a later selection.
How to fast forward or rewind your CD Changer
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.
Pressing the ªFFº button functions the same as the ªREWº
button except in the opposite direction.
How to switch discs
To switch discs while in the CD mode, press the ªTUNE DISCSº
button. Press the left (
) side to play the previous disc.
Press the right (
) to play the next disc.
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.
Using the ªSCANº function
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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Special Features of Your CD Changer
Compression
The compression feature will bring soft and loud passages closer
together for a more consistent listening level.
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.
Shuffle
The shuffle feature will randomly select a track from the disc
currently being played.
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.
Shuffle and Scan
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.
How to Eject the Disc
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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How to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Changer and
Discs
To ensure the continued performance of your Ford Compact Disc
Changer, carefully read the following precautions:
mAlways handle the disc by its edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
mBefore playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If
needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner, such as the
DiscwashertCompact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3t
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges.Do not use a circular motion to clean.
mDo not clean discs with solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray
intended for analog records.
mDo 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.
mAfter playing, store the disc in its case.
mIf a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert another
disc. Doing so may damage the disc changer.
mDo not insert anything other than a disc into the disc changer.
WARNING
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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Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Changer
The following information is designed to help you recognize typical
situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as mechanical
malfunctions of the disc player.
mA disc is already loaded.
mThe disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
mThe disc is dusty or defective.
mThe player's internal temperature is above 167É F (75É C).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
mDifferent 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.
If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed:
mMoisture may have condensed on the lenses within the unit. If
this occurs, remove the disc and wait approximately an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
If the sound skips:
mBadly 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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