2000 FORD EXPEDITION rear entertainment

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

Your Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) allows you to watch movie
rentals and your favorite home videocassettes. It also allows you to plug
in and play a variety of standard video games. Please review this user
manual to become familiar with the RSES features and controls as well
as the very important safety information.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the
system and retain for future reference.
Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the rear seat entertainment
system. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Do not insert foreign objects into the video cassette player (VCP) tape
cassette compartment.
The front glass on the liquid crystal display may break when hit
with a hard surface. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid
crystalline material. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately
with soap and water.
Do not expose the liquid crystal display to direct sunlight or
intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive periods of time.
Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.
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.
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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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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
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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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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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