2000 FORD EXPEDITION Rear Seat Entertainment System Manual

WIRELESS HEADPHONES
Your rear entertainment system is
equipped with 2 sets of wireless
headphones. Two AAA batteries are
needed to operate the headphones.
To install the batteries, lightly press
down on the top of the left earpiece
and slide the cover off.
When replacing the batteries, use
two new batteries (alkaline
recommended) and install them
with the correct + and Ð
orientation.
ON OFF
Description
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GENERAL OPERATION
²When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly otherwise it
will run the battery down.
²When the ignition is turned to OFF, the Rear Seat Entertainment
System is also turned OFF. When the ignition is turned ON, the RSES
is in the VCP mode. To play a videotape, insert a tape into the VCP..
²Do not leave the videocassette in the VCP overnight or for long
periods of time.
²When using the VCP, ensure that your audio system is set to 88.7 or
89.1 FM.
²When the ignition is turned ON, audio is through the wireless
headphones. If you are using wired headphones, press the (+) control
to increase volume. To listen through the vehicle's speaker system,
switch the external radio switch to F1 or F2.
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Inserting/removing cassette
Inserting cassette
Driver should never operate
any function of the VCP
mounted in the Floor Console
when the vehicle is moving. Give
full attention to driving and the
road. Pull off the road and park in
a safe place to insert or remove
video tapes from the VCP. A
remote control is included in the
system to allow rear seat
occupants to operate the VCP
functions without distracting the
driver.
²Open the RSES floor console cover, and slide a videocassette into the
cassette compartment.
Inserting a videocassette into the VCP automatically turns the power ON
(the RED power indicator lamp will illuminate) and the tape will begin
playback.
If the vehicle is traveling over rough terrain, it may be difficult to insert
the cassette because the machine attempts to hold the cassette firmly to
prevent vibration. If this condition is encountered, the passenger should
either press firmly or remove the cassette and insert it again. If a
cassette is inserted in the wrong position, the protection circuit will
automatically eject the cassette. If this occurs, the passenger should wait
a few seconds and insert the cassette again in the correct position.
²Once the cassette is completely inserted, close the console cover.
REMOTE
SENSOR
CST INDEWPOWER
REW
FFPLAY STOP/
EJECT
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Removing cassette
1. Open the console cover, and
press the STOP/EJECT button once.
2. Press the STOP/EJECT button
again. The tape will eject.
Playback operation
1. Press the power button on the pod.
2. Insert videocassette into the VCP.
3. Video should automatically begin playback.
²If video is not shown on the screen, press the SELECT button on the
RSES control panel to switch from AV2 to AV1 mode.
4. Tracking is automatically adjusted.
²If excessive video ªnoiseº (picture fluctuates up and down) occurs,
press the PLAY button on the remote control or on the VCP.
5. Press the STOP/EJECT button to discontinue playback. Press
STOP/EJECT again to remove the cassette.
REMOTE
SENSOR
CST INDEWPOWER
REW
FFPLAY STOP/
EJECT
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Fast-forward or rewind (no picture)
1. With the tape stopped, press the FF or REW button.
2. Fast-forwarding or rewinding stops when the tape reaches its end or
beginning, or when the play button or stop button is pressed.
Fast-forward or rewind (with picture)
1. While the tape is playing, momentarily press the FF button or REW
button.
2. The VCP starts search playback in the normal (FF button) or reverse
(REW button) direction at a speed seven times as fast as normal.
3. To play the tape normally, press the PLAY button.
Auto tracking playback
If video ªnoiseº (picture fluctuates up and down) occurs, press the PLAY
button on the remote control to switch automatic tracking on.
Tracking adjustment occasionally may be difficult with poorly recorded
videotapes.
Repeated playback
1. Press the REPLAY on the remote.
2. The tape will rewind and be played from beginning to end.
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Wireless Headphone Operation
To operate the headphones, do the following:
1. On the left-hand earpiece press
the On/Off button to turn the
headphones on.
²Press the On/Off button again to
turn the headphones off.
2. Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head.
3. Adjust the volume control to a
comfortable listening level.
4. When not using the headphones, shut them off to preserve battery
power. The headphones will automatically turn off after three minutes if
they have not received an infrared audio signal from the overhead pod.
ON OFF
VOL
POWER
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AUXILIARY INPUT DEVICE CONNECTION
Connecting auxiliary video equipment
The Rear Seat Entertainment System accepts video and audio RCA type
connectors for all standard video games and video equipment (such as
camcorders) at the auxiliary input jacks of the flip down POD.
Playing video games
²Remove the black plastic cap which covers the jacks.
²Connect the video line to the YELLOW jack.
²Connect left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacks
respectively.
²Connect headphones to the headphone jacks (if desired)..
²Press the POWER button.
²Press the SELECT button. The AV2 (auxiliary) indicator lamp will be
lit.
²For wired headphones, adjust the VOLUME control buttons as desired
and view the game on the LCD flip-down screen. Adjust screen
brightness with the Brightness Up/Down button..
Using auxiliary video equipment
²Connect the video line to the YELLOW jack.
²Connect the left and right audio wires to the WHITE and RED jacks
respectively.
²Follow operating instructions for the video equipment.
Auxiliary video equipment can be powered by the power point and may
require a 12±volt DC to 120±volt AC power inverter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the following troubleshooting chart to remedy symptoms you may
experience. If the problem is not readily corrected, consult your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer or call 1-800-392-3673.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
No power supply. Ignition ON,
power indicator light is OFF.Power line
disconnected,
shorted or
damaged. Blown
fuseContact your
local Ford
Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
VCP does not operate. Dew
indicator lamp is blinking.Machine has dew
on the inside.
Protection
circuit is
operating.Leave the unit
on and wait until
the VCP
becomes dry
inside. This may
take several
hours.
Video9noise9(distortion) in
playback.Abnormal
tracking. If noise
appears at same
part of the tape
all the time, the
tape is likely
damaged.Press PLAY
button on
remote control.
Playback picture rough or frosted. Dirty VCP heads. Clean heads with
head cleaning
cassette.
No video playback on screen. RSES not in VCP
mode.Press SELECT
button.
No audio from video or AUX
sources on vehicle speakers.Not in radio
mode.Switch the
Frequency
button.
Radio not tuned
to proper
frequency.Tune radio to
88.7/89.1 MHz
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