
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.
CARE AND SERVICE OF THE VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER (VCP)
Environmental extremes
Videocassette players (VCP) subjected to harsh environmental conditions
may be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid
these outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your video cassette
player to:
²extremely hot or cold temperatures.
²direct sunlight.
²high humidity.
²a dusty environment.
²locations where strong magnetic fields are generated.
Temperature extremes
When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold
place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the
vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system.
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VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER (VCP) CONTROLS
1.POWERbutton
Press to turn the VCP ON or OFF. Will flash to indicate the following
conditions:
²green Ð high dew situation
²red Ð high heat situation
²orange Ð over voltage situation
2.SPEAKERbutton
Do not press Ð this button is not functional.
Use the
/control on the Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM)
to enable the radio speakers or headphone mode. Disregard any
indications that may appear on the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen
regarding speaker functionality. The radio display will always indicate in
which mode the system is currently operating.
3.PLAY/PAUSEbutton
Press to playback or pause the videocassette tape.
4.REW(Rewind) button
Press to rewind the videocassette tape.
5.FF(Fast Forward) button
Press to fast forward the videocassette tape.
6.STOP/EJECTbutton
Press to stop playback operation or to eject the videocassette tape from
the VCP.
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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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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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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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