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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
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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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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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