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Speaker features and operation
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Adjusting speaker balance
Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.”
Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME”
button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and push the left (-) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers.
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Adjusting speaker fader
Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button
repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.”
Push the right (+) side of the “VOLUME”
button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and push the left (-) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers.
NOTE:
Illuminated bars show relative levels of
bass and treble and positions of
speaker balance and fader functions
after adjustments are made, then revert
to volume level set.
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
How to insert a tape
Insert a cassette (with the
open edge to the
right
) firmly into the tape door opening, making
sure the cassette is completely in and “seated.”
NOTE:
A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether or not the radio
power is on.
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How to locate a desired track on the tape
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Using the Automatic Music Search (“AMS”)
Press and hold the “AMS” button (“AMS”
will appear in the display). Then, push the
left (
h
) button to rewind to the beginning
of the current selection or press the right
(
g
) button to fast forward to the beginning
of the next selection.
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How to change the side of the tape being
played
The alternate track (other side) of the tape
can be selected at any time by pushing both
fast-wind buttons (
h
and
g
) at the
same time.
How to eject the tape
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the
“EJECT” button. The radio will resume playing.
Using the Dolby
H
B noise reduction feature
Push the
k
button to activate. Push again to
deactivate.
NOTE:
Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Labs
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby” and
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Clock Operation
How to view the clock mode
Press the “CLOCK” button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximatedly ten seconds before changing
back to the clock mode.
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How to set the clock
1.
Turn the radio on.
2.
Press and hold in the “CLOCK” button,
press the “SEEK” button left (
b
) to advance
the hours and right (
a
) to advance the
minutes.
NOTE:
The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and
Tapes
In order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:
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Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge to
clean the tape player head after 10-12 hours
of play will help maintain the best playback
sound and proper tape operation.
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Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less should be used. Tapes longer than 90
minutes are thinner and subject to breakage
or may jam the tape player mechanism.
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
Common Radio Reception Conditions
Several conditions prevent FM reception from
being completely clear and noise-free, such as
the following:
1.
Distance/Strength
The strength of the FM signal is directly related
to the distance the signal must travel. The
listenable range of an average FM signal is
approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond
this distance, the radio is operating in a fringe
area and the signal becomes weaker.
2.
Terrain
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
“bends” around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
“shadow” of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
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