2003 FORD EXPEDITION radio

Mute mode
Press the control to mute the
playing media. Press the control
again to return to the playing media.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with Reverse Sensing System, the
audio volume, (if set above a certain level), will be lowered to a preset
value when the Reverse Sensing System tone is sounded.
REAR SEAT RADIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is equipped with a
front row console, then it is also
equipped with rear seat radio
controls. This feature allows front
and middle seat passengers to listen
to different media sources (radio,
cassette, CD or DVD)
simultaneously. (However, the front
and middle-seat passengers cannot
listen to two different radio stations
at the same time.)
When the rear seat controls are activated, rear seat passengers can use
the controls to change the playing media for all passengers (Single Play
mode). In this mode, all speakers will play audio from the same media
source for all passengers to hear. To activate the rear seat radio controls:
•Press the memory preset controls
3 and 5 at the same time. A
headphone icon (
) will
illuminate in the radio display, indicating the rear seat radio controls
are active.
•Press memory preset controls 3 and 5 a second time to deactivate the
rear seat controls. The headphone icon (
) will turn off in the radio
display.
If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat controls and the front
audio controls (such as both trying to listen to the same playing media),
the front audio system will receive the desired selection.
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
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To activate Dual Play mode (rear
seat passengers listen to a different
playing media than the front seat
passengers):
•Press the speaker/headphone
control.
•Press the MODE control to
change audio sources (for
headphone mode only)
•Use the SEEK, VOLUME and
MEMORY controls to make adjustments to the playing media.
•Dual Play mode may also be
activated by pressing memory
presets 2 and 4 simultaneously on
the front audio controls.
The rear speakers mute and rear seat passengers have audio (for their
selected media) available through their headphones.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
The volume control allows the rear seat passengers to adjust the volume
level of the audio system.
Press the + control to increase
volume.
Press the - control to decrease
volume.
From the rear seat controls, volume control can be set no higher than
the current radio setting unless the speakers are turned off.- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
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- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
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TURNING THE REAR SPEAKERS ON AND OFF
Press the headphone/speaker
control to turn the rear speakers on
(Single Play mode) or off (Dual Play
mode).
USING HEADPHONES/DUAL PLAY MODE
Plug a 3.5 mm headphone (not included) into the
jack. Press the
speaker on/off control to operate the headphones. DUAL PLAY
illuminates in the radio display and the fade control is disabled, signaling
that Dual Play has been activated.
The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on/off control is pressed.
The front speaker will remain playing for the front passengers. Press the
control again to deactivate the headphones. SINGLE PLAY illuminates in
the radio display and the fade control is enabled, signaling that Dual Play
mode has been deactivated.
To enable Dual Play, the rear seat controls must be active and
illuminated in the radio display.
MODE SELECT
Push the MODE control to toggle
between AM, FM1, FM2, tape (if
equipped), CD, CD changer (if
equipped) or DVD (if equipped). If
in Dual Play mode, SHARED
illuminates in the radio display when
the front and rear modes are set to
the same media.
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
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MEMORY PRESET CONTROL
Push the MEMORY control
successively to allow rear seat
passengers to scroll through the 6
memory presets in AM, FM1 or
FM2.
Push the MEMORY control in CD
mode (if equipped) to advance to
the next disc.
SEEK FUNCTION
•In radio mode, press
to find
the next listenable station down
the frequency band.
•In radio mode, press
to find
the next listenable station up the
frequency band.
•In tape mode (if equipped), use
the SEEK function to access the
next
or previous
selection.
•In CD mode (if equipped), use the SEEK function to access the
next
or previousselection.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Press the memory preset controls 3
and 5 simultaneously on the front
audio controls to disable the rear
seat controls. They will remain disabled until the front seat passengers
“enable”them again by simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 preset
controls. The settings of the front seat controls will always override
those of the rear seat controls.
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
- VOLUME +
MODE
SEEK MEMORY
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CLEANING CASSETTE PLAYER (IF EQUIPPED)
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 to
12 hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation.
CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or
extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not
being played.
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:
AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by“signal modulation.”Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its“shadow”) returns your reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
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Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System protection circuits
High temperature sensor circuit
•Excessively high temperatures may cause damage to the DVD player.
•When the temperature of the DVD player becomes too hot, the high
temperature sensor circuit stops machine operation. DVD/CD will
illuminate in the radio display.
General operating tips
•When the engine is not running, use the system sparingly otherwise it
will run the battery down.
•When the ignition is turned to OFF, the Rear Seat Entertainment DVD
System is also turned OFF. When the ignition is turned ON, the
system will begin playback from the last selected media source when
the play control is pressed.
•To disable the DVD player, simultaneously press the 3 and 5 memory
presets on the radio face. To enable the DVD player again, press the 3
and 5 presets simultaneously.
•The DVD player is only capable of reading the bottom side of a disc.
When inserting a single sided disc, the label should be up. For a
multi-sided disc, the desired play side should be down when the disc
is inserted into the player.
•The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs. The
player is not compatible with CDR/RW media.
•DVDs are formatted by regions. This DVD system can only play region
1 DVDs (DVDs manufactured in U.S and Canada).
This unit is designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) audio compact discs and DVDs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CD
players. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protection
film attached, and discs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels
should not be inserted into the player. The label may peel and
cause the disc to become jammed. It is recommended that
homemade discs be identified with permanent felt tip marker
rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage discs.
Please contact your dealer for further information.
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Inserting a CD/DVD
Inserting a CD/DVD into the DVD player automatically turns the power
ON and playback should begin.
The counter is automatically reset to 0:00:00.
Ensure that the overhead screen is down for viewing.
Removing a CD/DVD
1. Press the STOP/EJECT control to stop playback.
2. Press the STOP/EJECT control again to eject the CD/DVD.
If the CD/DVD is not removed within the allotted time, the system will
pull the CD/DVD back into the system for safety purposes. If the
CD/DVD will not eject from the system, press and hold the EJECT
control for approximately 2 seconds. The disc should eject whether the
vehicle ignition is ON or OFF.
Playing a video game/auxiliary device
1. Connect the video line from your video game device to the YELLOW
auxiliary input jack.
2. Connect the left and right audio lines to the WHITE and RED auxiliary
input jacks respectively.
3. Press the MODE control until DVD/CD AUX (no disc in player) or
DVD/CD play (disc in player) illuminates in the radio display. If a disc is
in the system, playback should begin. To enable the aux inputs, press the
STOP control or press the AUX control on the DVD player.
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Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive
periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.
Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Rear Seat
Entertainment DVD 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 DVD layer with benzene, paint thinner or
any other solvent.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
Changes or modifications not approved by Ford Motor Company 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 DVD player
Environmental extremes
DVD players that are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may
be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these
outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to:
•extremely hot or cold temperatures.
•direct sunlight.
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