2000 FORD EXPEDITION radio

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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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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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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Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Cannot tune radio after listening
to RSES through vehicle speakers.Audio output
through RSES
FM modulator
instead of
antenna.Move the
frequency button
to the OFF
position to
disengage FM
modulator.
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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

N'utilisez aucun jeu ou appareil vid×o dont les cÑbles ou cordons
d'alimentation sont fendus, entaill×s ou autrement endommag×s. Placez
les cordons et cÑbles de maniÖre ° ce que personne ne pose les pieds
dessus. Assurez-vous qu'ils ne gØnent ni le r×glage des siÖges ni
l'utilisation des compartiments de rangement du v×hicule.
D×branchez les cordons d'alimentation ainsi que les cÑbles des jeux et de
l'×quipement vid×o aprÖs usage.
ˆvitez de toucher les prises d'entr×es auxiliaires avec les doigts. Ne
soufflez pas sur ces prises, et gardez-les propres et sÖches.
N'utilisez pas de benzÖne, de diluant pour peinture ou tout autre solvant
pour nettoyer les ×l×ments de votre systÖme audiovisuel.
HOMOLOGATION AUPR‡S DE LA
« FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION » (FCC)
Les modifications apport×es au systÖme sans l'autorisation expresse de
Ford pourraient annuler le droit de l'acheteur ° utiliser le systÖme. Cet
appareil a subi des essais et s'est r×v×l× conforme aux normes
applicables aux appareils num×riques de cat×gorie B, selon le
chapitre 15 du rÖglement de la FCC. Ces normes sont d×finies pour
fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interf×rences dangereuses
dans les installations r×sidentielles. Cet appareil g×nÖre, utilise et peut
×mettre des ondes radio×lectriques et, s'il n'est pas install× et utilis×
conform×ment aux normes, peut causer un brouillage radio×lectrique
nuisible pour les communications radio.
Il n'est cependant pas garanti qu'un brouillage ne se produira pas avec
certains types d'installation. Si cet appareil brouille les signaux radio ou
de t×l×vision, ce qui peut Øtre d×termin× en ×teignant puis en rallumant
le systÖme, l'utilisateur est invit× ° consulter le concessionnaire ou un
technicien qualifi× dans le domaine de l'audiovisuel.
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