Cleaning Compact Discs; Cd And Cd Player Care; Cleaning Cassette Player; Cassette And Cassette Player Care - Ford 1999 Ranger Owner's Manual

• The player's internal temperature is above 75°C (167°F). Allow the
player to cool down before operating.
• A 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 the center out to the
edge. Do not use circular motion.

CD and CD player care

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
• Do not insert more than one disc at a time.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended
periods of time.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
Cleaning cassette player (if equipped)
Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten to
twelve 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.
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