
To Operate
How to Play a Video Cassette Tape
Your system audio defaults to wireless
headphones. To play the system audio over
your vehicle's speakers:
1. Slide the frequency switch from the OFF
position to position 1 (88.7 MHz) or
position 2 (89.1 MHz).
2. Turn the audio system ON and tune the
radio to 88.7 or 89.1 depending on where
you set the frequency switch in step 1.
3. Press the POWER control on the video
display unit.
4. Insert a VHS videocassette into the VCP,
and the video should start playing.
Do not force the tape into the VCP while the ignition is OFF.
To Play a Video Game
How to Use Auxiliary Inputs
Your system is capable of accepting other
auxiliary inputs such as video games or
camcorders. These may require a
12-volt DC to 120-volt AC power inverter.
²Remove the black plastic cover at the
back of the overhead video display unit.
²Connect the video line from your video
game device to the YELLOW jack on the
overhead video display unit.
²Connect the left and right audio cables
to the WHITE and RED jacks
respectively on the overhead video
display unit.
²Press the select switch on the video
display unit. The AV2 indicator will
illuminate.
²Turn on the game.
After Using your Rear Seat Entertainment system:
²To resume normal AM/FM radio operation, slide the frequency switch to the
off position. Rotate the flip-down screen up into the housing for storage when
not in use.
How To Get Going
REMOTE
SENSOR
CST INDEW
POWER
BRIGHTNESS VOLUMESENSORSELECT
FREQUENCY
OFF 1 2AV 1 AV 2

Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Rear Seat
Entertainment System (RSES).
Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords
and/or cables are broken, split, or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or
cables where they will not be stepped on and where they will not
interfere with the operation of seats and/or compartments.
Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables
when not in use.
Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on
them or allow them to get wet or dirty.
Do not clean any part of the RSES with benzene, paint thinner or any
other solvent.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC) COMPLIANCE
Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Lincoln-Mercury could
void user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RSES)
Features
²2±head mono videocassette player
²High performance 6.8º flip-down LCD screen with brightness control
²Control panel with push-button controls
²Standard headphone jacks (1/8º)
²Wireless headphones (2 sets)
²Remote control unit
²Video and audio jacks for connecting video games and video
equipment*
* Auxiliary video or game equipment may require a 12±volt DC to
120±volt AC power inverter.
Playback and format
²The videocassette player of your Rear Seat Entertainment System is a
playback-only system and cannot record.
²The system plays standard videocassettes marked ªVHSº (or ªS-VHSº).
Audio system
²A Frequency OFF/1/2 switch on the overhead unit allows the rear seat
passengers to listen to audio from a videocassette over the vehicle's
speakers.
²The Rear Seat Entertainment System can be set to two FM
frequencies (88.7 or 89.1 MHz).
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5.INDICATOR LAMPS
AV 1(VCP) illuminates when select button selects video play.
AV 2(Auxiliary) illuminates when select button selects auxiliary (game)
mode.
6.BRIGHTNESSbuttons
The up arrow increases screen brightness.
The down arrow decreases screen brightness.
7.SCREEN RELEASE
Slide in the direction of arrow to release the flip-down LCD screen.
8.FREQUENCY OFF/1/2Switch
To access this switch, release the flip-down LCD screen.
Slide to activate/deactivate audio over vehicle speakers. Slide to 1, and
set the radio to 88.7 MHz. Slide to 2 and set the radio to 89.1 MHZ.
9.INFRARED EMITTER ARRAY
for wireless headphones.
The audio signal which operates the
wireless headphones is sent from
this black lens area. If you block or
cover this lens, the wireless infrared
headphones will not operate.
10.HEADPHONEterminals
Standard 1/8º stereo headphone
jacks. You can connect wired stereo
headphones to these two headphone
jacks.
11.AUXinput jacks
You can connect a camcorder or
video game to these jacks.
YELLOW: Video
WHITE: Left Audio
RED: Right Audio
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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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Fonctionnement
Lecture d'une vide ocassette
La fonction audio de votre systeÁ me est
re gle e par de faut pour diriger le son vers les
casques d'e coute sans fil. Pour diriger le son
vers les haut-parleurs du ve hicule :
1. Faites glisser le se lecteur de fre quence de
la position d'arrØt aÁ la position 1 (88,7
MHz) ou aÁ la position 2 (89,1 MHz).
2.
Allumez la chaÜne audio et syntonisez la radio
aÁ 88,7 MHz ou aÁ 89,1 MHz, selon la position du
se lecteur de fre quence choisie aÁ l'e tape 1.
3. Appuyez sur la touche marche/arrØt du
lecteur de vide ocassettes.
4.
Inse rez la vide ocassette (VHS) dans le lecteur et ce dernier se mettra en fonction.
Ne forcez pas la vide ocassette dans le lecteur lorsque le contact est coupeÂ.
Jeux videÂos
Branchement d'appareils vide o auxiliaires
Il est possible de brancher des appareils
auxiliaires sur votre systeÁ me tels que des
appareils de jeux vide o ou des camescopes.
Ceux-ci peuvent exiger l'utilisation d'un
ondulateur pour convertir le courant
continu de 12 volts du ve hicule en courant
alternatif de 120 volts.
²Retirez le couvercle de plastique noir au
dos du panneau de commande videÂo au
pavillon.
²Branchez le cÑble vide o de l'appareil de
jeuc videÂos aÁ la prise JAUNE du panneau
de commande vide o au pavillon.
²Branchez les cÑbles audio gauche et
droit aux prises BLANCHE et ROUGE
respectivement du panneau de
commande vide o au pavillon.
²Appuyez sur la touche SELECT du
panneau de commande videÂo.Lete moin
AV2 s'allume.
²Commencez le jeu.
ApreÁ s avoir utilise votre systeÁ me audiovisuel pour passagers arrieÁre :
²Pour repasser en mode radio AM/FM, faites glisser le se lecteur de fre quence aÁ
la position d'arrØt. Relevez l'e cran abaissable dans son boÜtier pour le remettre
en position de rangement lorsqu'il n'est pas utiliseÂ.
Mode d'emploi
REMOTE
SENSOR
CST INDEW
POWER
BRIGHTNESS VOLUMESENSORSELECT
FREQUENCY
OFF 1 2AV 1 AV 2

Votre nouveau systÖme audiovisuel pour passagers arriÖre vous permet
de visionner des films lou×s ou vos vid×ocassettes personnelles pr×f×r×es,
ou encore de jouer avec de nombreux jeux vid×o. Veuillez prendre
quelques minutes pour vous familiariser avec le Guide d'utilisation qui
explique les fonctions et les commandes du systÖme ainsi que les
conseils de s×curit× importants ° respecter.
CONSEILS DE SˆCURITˆ
Lisez entiÖrement les directives et les conseils de s×curit× avant d'utiliser
l'appareil, et conservez-les pour pouvoir vous y r×f×rer ° l'avenir.
N'essayez jamais de d×monter, de r×parer ou de modifier le systÖme
audiovisuel pour passagers arriÖre. Consultez votre concessionnaire Ford
ou Lincoln.
N'ins×rez aucun autre objet que des cassettes dans le lecteur de
vid×ocassettes.
Le verre de l'×cran ° cristaux liquides peut se briser s'il est
heurt× par un objet dur. Si cela se produit, ne touchez pas au
liquide. En cas de contact avec la peau, lavez imm×diatement la partie
affect×e avec de l'eau et du savon.
N'exposez pas directement l'×cran ° cristaux liquides au soleil ni
° des rayons ultraviolets puissants pendant longtemps. Les
rayons ultraviolets altÖrent les cristaux liquides.
Durant la conduite, le conducteur ne doit manúuvrer aucune
des fonctions du lecteur de vid×ocassettes de la console au
plancher. R×servez toute votre attention ° la conduite et ° la route.
ArrØtez-vous dans un endroit sír avant d'ins×rer ou de retirer une
vid×ocassette du lecteur. Le systÖme comprend une t×l×commande qui
permet aux passagers arriÖre de faire fonctionner le lecteur de
vid×ocassettes sans distraire le conducteur.
Veuillez lire attentivement les directives des jeux et le mode d'emploi des
appareils de jeux vid×o avant de les utiliser comme appareils auxiliaires
de votre systÖme audiovisuel.
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