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To play a video game:
1. Connect the video line from your game device to the VIDEO jack.
2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the left (L) and right (R)
audio jacks.
3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on
and the AUX indicator will illuminate.
4. If desired, press the
/control and plug a 3.5mm headphone into
the headphone jack. With the headphones ON, the rear speakers will not
operate.
Your AutoVision
System 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 AutoVision
features and controls as well as
the very important safety information.
Should you have any questions regarding your AutoVision
System, please
feel free to call the toll free assistance hotline at 1 (877) 848–6434.
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 AutoVision
System. See
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
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Do not insert foreign objects into the videocassette 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.
The driver must not attempt to operate any function of the floor
console mounted VCP while the vehicle is in motion. Give full
attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road and park in a
safe place before inserting or extracting video tapes from the VCP. A
remote control is included in the system to allow the rear seat
occupants to operate the VCP functions without distracting the driver.
Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your AutoVision
System.
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 or 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 AutoVision
system 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
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Adjusting the volume
This control allows the rear seat
passengers to adjust the volume
level of the audio system.
Press the + control to increase the
volume.
Press the—control to decrease the
volume.
From the AutoVision
controls, the speaker volume cannot be set higher
than the current volume radio setting. When in headphone mode, the
AutoVision
controls can change the volume setting to any desired level.
Using headphones/Personal Audio Feature
The Personal Audio Feature allows
the rear seat passengers to listen to
one media source (radio, TAPE, CD,
CDDJ, VCP, or AUX) while the front
seat passengers listen to another.
To activate, press the
/
control and plug a 3.5mm
headphone into the headphone jack.
With the headphones ON, the rear
speakers will not operate.
Press the MEDIA control to toggle
to the desired media source.
Use the SEEK, VOLUME and MEM
controls to make any desired
adjustments.
Press the
/control again to engage the rear speakers and
deactivate the Personal Audio Feature.
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Speakers ON/OFF mode
With the speakers ON, you can adjust the audio output to all system
speakers—front and rear together (headphones are disabled in this
mode). The rear seat passengers can not raise the volume of the system
above the level on the front radio bezel.
With the speakers OFF, the headphones are enabled. The rear seat
passengers have control over the desired volume levels.
Media select
Press the MEDIA control to toggle
between AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE, CD,
CDDJ, VCP and AUX modes. When
selected, the media source will
illuminate.
•AM—AM radio frequency band
•FM1, FM2—FM radio frequency bands
•TAPE—cassette tape (if equipped)
•CD—single cd player (if equipped)
•CDDJ—compact disc changer (if equipped)
•VCP—video cassette player
•AUX—auxiliary jack input
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Inserting/removing cassette
Inserting cassette
•Open the AutoVision
console cover.
•Insert the videocassette into the cassette compartment.
Inserting a videocassette into the VCP automatically turns the power ON
(the indicator lamp will illuminate) and the tape will begin playback.
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
remove the cassette and insert it again.
The system will not allow a cassette to be inserted in the wrong position.
•Once the cassette is completely inserted, close the VCP and console
covers.
Removing cassette
1. Open the console cover, open the VCP cover and press the STOP button.
2. Press the EJECT button.
Do not insert any foreign substances into the cassette compartment.
After removing the cassette from the VCP, close the door.
When the engine is turned OFF, the cassette is ejected from the
compartment.
To play a video game
1. Connect the video line from your video game device to the YELLOW
jack.
2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacks
respectively.
3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on
and the AUX indicator will illuminate.
On-screen indicators
Playback operation
1. Press the POWER control on the VCP.
2. Insert a videocassette into the VCP.
3. The videocassette should automatically begin playback, and the
picture will appear within approximately nine seconds.
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Auxiliary input jacks
The auxiliary input jacks on the
AutoVision
control panel accepts
video and audio connectors for all
standard video games (Nintendo
,
PlayStation
, etc.) Other compatible
devices such as DVD players,
camcorders and portable CD players
can also be connected to the
auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jack is color-coded for
identification purposes. They are as
follows:
•YELLOW (1)—video input
•WHITE (2)—left channel audio
input
•RED (3)—right channel audio
input
Press the MEDIA control until AUX is illuminated in the control panel.
This will allow you to view the video and listen to the audio from the
auxiliary input.
To listen to another audio source while viewing video from the auxiliary
input, press the MEDIA control until the desired media source is
illuminated.
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Video source selection
The MEDIA control determines
which video (VCP or Auxiliary
input) is seen on the AutoVision

screen.
When the vehicle ignition is ON and
the system is not in VCP mode, the
AutoVision
selects the Auxiliary
input as the video source. (If there
is not a video source connected to
the Auxiliary input jack, the screen
will be blank.)
AutoPlay feature
Your AutoVision
system is equipped with an AutoPlay Feature. When a
video cassette is inserted into the player, video and audio sources are
automatically switched to VCP. This will override any other selections
currently made.
Indications on the VCP
The operation and status of the VCP can be checked by the indications
appearing on the LED display.
1. ThePower indicatorflashes on
during POWER ON and will blink
when in emergency mode.
2. TheHI-FI indicatorilluminates
when a HI-FI tape is loaded.
3. TheHP1 indicatorilluminates
when the headphone jack 1 is
plugged in.
4. TheHP2 indicatorilluminates
when the headphone jack 2 is
plugged in.
5. TheOperation indicatorsilluminate when the system is powered
ON, a HIFI tape is being played, or headphones are being used.
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In-home use
Your AutoVision
system is UL registered for in-home use. This system
has the unique feature of also being completely portable and able to be
used in your home.
To remove your AutoVision
system from your vehicle, depress the lever
on the center console labeled VCP RELEASE. This will release the VCP
and enable you to remove the system from the vehicle. If pressing the
lever does not release your system, please contact your dealer.
To re-install the VCP in your vehicle, insert the VCP into the console and
push lightly until the VCP clicks into place.
To use the AutoVision
system in your home, you will need:
•a DC 12V power converter rated for 1.5 amps/min and
•Patch cords with RCA style connectors
These parts are available in your local electronics store or call toll free
1 (877) 848–6434 for assistance.
Auxiliary jacks for home use
1.VIDEO OUT
Connect this terminal to the
VIDEO IN terminal of your display
(LCD, TV).
2.DC jack in
Connect this jack to the DC
source (DC 12V).
3.AUDIO OUT LR
Connect these terminal(s) to the
AUDIO IN terminals of your
display (LCD, TV).
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1
3
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