2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Owners Manual

Rewind
The rewind control works in tape
and CD modes.
²In tape mode, radio play will
continue until rewind is stopped
(with the TAPE control) or the
beginning of the tape is reached.
²In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three seconds
results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three
seconds results in fast rewind.
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
tape and CD modes (if equipped).
²In the tape mode, tape direction
will automatically reverse when
the end of the tape is reached.
²In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in
slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds
results in fast forward action.
Tape direction select
Press SIDE 1±2 to play the alternate
side of a tape.
Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
REW
1
FF
2
SIDE 1-2
3
EJ
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DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbytnoise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
Press the
control to activate
(and deactivate) Dolbytnoise reduction.
The Dolbytnoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbytand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of DolbytLabratories Licensing
Corporation.
Compression feature
Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
Press the COMP control to activate
and deactivate compression adjust.
The effect of the feature varies with the music content.
Shuffle feature
The shuffle feature operates in CD
mode and plays all tracks on the
current disc in random order. If
equipped with the CD changer, the
shuffle feature continues to the next
disc after all tracks are played.
Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature. Random order play will
continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again.
Phone mode
This feature allows you to control
the factory-installed cellular phone
(if equipped) through the radio
controls.
²Press the phone/mute control to enter phone mode. The playing media
will mute.
4
COMP
5
SHUFF
6
MUTE
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²Use SEEK, TUNE or radio presets 1 through 6 to select a phone
number previously programmed in the phone.
²Press the phone/mute control again to send and end calls.
This control will mute the playing media even if your vehicle is not
equipped with a factory-installed cellular phone.
Press the control again to return to the playing media.
Mute mode
Press the control to mute the
playing media. Press the control
again to return to the playing media.
Digital signal processing (if equipped)
The digital signal processing (DSP)
feature allows you to change the
signal mode to suit your listening
tastes.
These effects will change the sound quality and may need to be adjusted
based upon the program material to suit your listening needs.
Press the control to turn the feature on or off.
Use the SEL control to select the
desired signal mode (the selected
mode will appear in the display).
The following signal modes can be
selected:
²JAZZ CLUBÐjazz club with
clearly reflected sounds.
²HALLÐrectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000
²CHURCHÐchurch with a high vault.
²STADIUMÐoutdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000.
²NEWSЪvoice-onlyº type of sound with a limited audio band.
MUTE
RDSDSP
SEL
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Press the DSP control until one of
the following appears:
²ALL SEATS
²DRIVER SEAT
²REAR SEATS
Use the SELECT control to change
the equalization to the desired
mode.
Radio data system (RDS) feature
This feature allows your audio system to receive station identification or
program type from RDS-equipped FM radio stations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend FM radio
broadcasters to use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Press the RDS control until RDS ON
or RDS OFF appears in the display.
Use the SEL control to enable (ON)
or disable (OFF) the feature. With
the RDS activated, press the SEL
control to scroll through the
following selections:
Traffic
²Press the RDS control until
TRAFFIC is displayed.
RDSDSP
SEL
RDS
SEL
RDS
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²Use the SEL control to select ON
or OFF. With the feature on, use
the SEEK or SCAN control to
find a radio station broadcasting a
traffic report (if it is broadcasting
RDS data).
Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets.
Program type
²Press the RDS control until the
FIND program type is displayed.
²Use the SEL control to select the
program type. With the feature
on, use the SEEK or SCAN
control to find the desired
program type from the following
selections:
²Classic
²Country
²Info
²Jazz
²Oldies
²R&B
²Religious
²Rock
²Soft
²To p 4 0
Show
²With RDS activated, press the
RDS control until SHOW is
displayed.
SEL
RDS
SEL
RDS
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²Use the SEL control to select
TYPE (the display shows the
program type), NAME (the
display shows the call letters of
the station) or NONE.
CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your CD changer is located in the trunk.
1. Slide the door to access the CD
changer magazine.
2. Press
to eject the magazine.
3. Pull the lever to remove a CD
tray from the magazine.
SEL
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4. Insert one disc into each CD tray
of the magazine (up to 6 discs).
Ensure that the label side is facing
up.
If you pull too hard on the disc
holder, the disc holder may come
completely out of the magazine. If
this happens, reinsert the disc
holder back into the magazine.
5. Insert each CD tray, with the disc
loaded, all the way into the CD
magazine.
6. Insert the CD magazine into the
changer.
7. Slide the door to the left to close.
Use only compact discs containing
this mark.
The magazine does not need to be full for the changer to operate.
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Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. The
magazine may be stored in the glove compartment when not being used.
The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off.
Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped or sized) discs, or
discs with removable labels into the CD player as jamming may
occur.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the
eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or
the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage
the player.
If your changer does not work, it may be that:
²A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.
²The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC (140ÉF). Allow the
player to cool down before operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is
inserted.
CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.
CD AND CD CHANGER CARE
²Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
²Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
²Do not insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer
magazine.
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