2001 FORD F150 Rear Seat Entertainment System Manual

Use the MEDIA button on the Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM)
to toggle between media sources. Disregard any indications that may
appear on the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen regarding AUX
functionality. The radio display will always indicate in which mode the
system is currently operating.
5.INDEX(
) button
Press to reverse direction while searching a program on a videocassette
tape.
6.INDEX(
) button
Press to search the beginning of a program on a videocassette tape.
7.REW(Rewind) button
Press to rewind videocassette tape.
8.PLAYbutton
Press to playback videocassette tape.
9.FF(Fast-Forward) button
Press to fast-forward videocassette tape.
10.PAUSEbutton
Press to suspend playback temporarily.
11.STOPbutton
Press to stop tape playback.
12.AUTObutton
Press to switch automatic tracking ON/OFF.
13.TRACKING (þ)button
Press this button for manual tape tracking. (Turn OFF automatic
tracking with the AUTO button first.)
14.TRACKING (+)button
Press this button for manual tape tracking. (Turn OFF automatic
tracking with the AUTO button first.)
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Use a pen tip to remove the battery cover. (See the back panel of remote
control for instructions.)
The need for battery replacement is usually indicated if the remote
control only functions at extremely close distances to the entertainment
center or not at all.
When replacing the battery for the remote, use battery CR2025 and
install with correct orientation as indicated on the remote.
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REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT MODULE (RSEM)
The Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM) allows the rear seat
passengers to operate the Rear Seat Entertaiment System (RSES). They
can toggle between radio, cassette, CD or CD/DJ media sources when
enabled. To enable the RSES and RSEM, simultaneously press the
memory preset buttons 3 and 5 on the radio face. When the RSEM
controls are enabled,
will appear in the radio display. Press the 3
and 5 presets again to disable the RSES system.
1.AUX INPUTSvideo and audio input jacks
YELLOW: Video
WHITE: Left Audio
RED: Right Audio
2.HEADPHONEterminals
Standard 1/8º stereo headphone jacks.
3.SPEAKERbutton
The vehicle's speakers automatically default to SINGLE PLAY mode. In
SINGLE PLAY mode, the audio is played through all four speakers for all
passengers to hear.
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Press the speaker control to enter into DUAL PLAY. The rear speakers
will turn off and the rear seat passengers will enter into headphone
mode. They are able to listen to their selected media source via
headphones and control the volume level. While DUAL PLAY is engaged,
the front seat passengers can listen to the desired media source through
the radio speakers.
4.VOLUMEbuttons
Press (+) or (þ) button to decrease or increase audio volume. When
ignition is turned ON, volume defaults to LOW. In SINGLE PLAY mode,
the volume level can be changed in all media sources. However, the rear
seat passengers cannot exceed the volume level set by the front seat
passengers. In DUAL PLAY mode, only headphone volume level may be
changed.
5.MEDIAbutton
Press to toggle between the following media sources: AM, FM1, FM2,
TAPE, CD, CDDJ, VCP and AUX. When chosen, the media source will
illuminate in the radio display.
When the Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) is in dual play mode,
the selected media source will illuminate in the radio display. The letters
RSC will appear in front of the selected mode. ªRSCº indicates ªRear
Seat Controlº and identifies the mode as being used by the rear seat
passengers.
Note:While in dual play mode, both AM and FM media sources cannot
be selected simultaneously. A selected radio station will be shared by
front and rear seat passengers.
6.MEM
Press in radio mode to scroll through the memory presets in AM, FM1 or
FM2.
Press in CDDJ mode to select the next disc in the compact disc changer.
The memory function does not operate in TAPE, CD, VCP or AUX
modes.
7.SEEKbuttons
Press to find the next or previous listenable radio station, tape selection
or CD track (depending on the mode).
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) FLIP-DOWN SCREEN
The screen rotates down to view
and up into housing to store when
not in use. Be sure the screen is
latched into the housing when being
stored.
1. 6.4º (diagonal) color liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.
2. Screen housing.
3. Dimmer switch. Rotate to increase/decrease the brightness of the
screen.
Note:On-screen indicators may appear on the LCD flip-down screen
regarding the current operating mode of the system. These on-screen
indicators may or may not be accurate. Always refer to the radio display
for an accurate indication of the current operating mode.
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3
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GENERAL OPERATION
²When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly otherwise it
will run the battery down.
²
When the ignition is turned to OFF, the Rear Seat Entertainment System
(RSES) is also turned OFF. When the ignition is turned ON, the RSES
returns to SINGLE PLAY mode and the last media position. To play a
video tape, toggle the MEDIA control on the RSEM to VCP mode.
²Do not leave the videocassette in the videocassette player (VCP)
overnight or for long periods of time.
²To listen through the vehicle's speaker system, press the speaker
button (
/) on the Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM).
When the ignition is turned ON, audio is through the headphones at
LOW volume. Press the (+) control to increase volume.
²
To enable or disable the RSES, simultaneously press the 3 and 5 memory
presets on the radio face. When the RSEM controls are enabled,
will
appear in the radio display. Press the presets again to disable the RSES.
Inserting/removing cassette
Inserting cassette
²Open the center console cover. Insert a videocassette into the cassette
compartment.
Inserting a videocassette into the VCP automatically turns the power ON
and the tape should begin playback if the tape is an autoplay videocasette
tape (recording protection tabs are removed).
The tape counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00.
If the vehicle is traveling over rough terrain, it may be difficult to insert
the cassette because the machine attempts to hold the cassette firmly to
prevent vibration. If this condition is encountered, either press firmly or
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remove the cassette and insert it again. If a cassette is inserted in the
wrong position, the protection circuit will automatically eject the
cassette. If this occurs, wait a few seconds and insert the cassette again
in the correct position.
²Once the cassette is completely inserted, close the console cover.
²Ensure that the overhead screen is down for viewing.
Removing cassette
1. Open the console cover and press the STOP/EJECT button to stop
playback.
2. Press the STOP/EJECT button again to eject the videocassette.
On-screen indicators
Each time a button is pressed, the operational status of the videocassette
player (VCP) is shown on the screen for approximately five seconds
when the Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) is in VCP mode. The
following are possible indicators:
BE SPPLAY
HI-FI
INDEX–10 : 00 :00
5
7
6
4
3
2
1
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1. TAPE SPEED
²SP (standard play) or EP (extended play)
2. TAPE COUNTER
Tape counter provides a reference
number. Press the DISPLAY button
on the remote control to switch between tape counter and no tape
counter.
3. PRESENT TAPE POSITION
4. TAPE STATUS (PLAY/FF/REW/PAUSE)
5. AUDIO OUTPUT
²HI-FI: Hi-Fi audio
²L: Left audio
²R: Right audio
²NORM: Normal audio
²MIX: Mixed audio
6. CASSETTE INDICATION
7. PROGRAM INDICATION
²ªMARKº indication blinks for approximately two seconds.
Note:On-screen indicators may appear on the LCD flip-down screen
regarding the current operating mode of the system. These on-screen
indicators may or may not be accurate. Always refer to the radio display
for an accurate indication of the current operating mode.
Playback operation
1. Press the POWER button on the videocassette player (VCP).
2. Insert videocassette into the VCP.
3. Video should automatically begin playback if the tape is an autoplay
videocassette tape (recording protection tabs are removed).
²If video is not shown on the screen, press the MEDIA button on the
Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM) to switch to VCP mode.
4. Tracking is automatically adjusted.
0:
00 :
00
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