2000 FORD EXPEDITION audio

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

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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VIDEO DISPLAY UNIT
The roof-mounted Video Display Unit is the most visible component of
your RSES. In essence, it is the ªnerve centerº of your system. In
addition to containing the flip-down LCD video screen, it contains many
of the system's main control buttons, important indicator lights, and
facilities to support both the wireless and optional wired headphones.
1.POWERbutton
Press this button to turn the RSES system On and Off alternately.
2.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
To operate the VCP with the remote control, aim it toward this location.
3.VOLUMEbuttons
Press (+) or (þ) button to decrease or increase audio volume through
thewiredheadphones.
Wired headphones are not supplied. Any headphones for portable
cassette and compact disc units can be used.
4.SELECTbutton
Press to select between AV1 and AV2.
POWER
BRIGHTNESS VOLUMESENSORSELECT
FREQUENCY
OFF 1 2AV 1 AV 2
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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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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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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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