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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 Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES). See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not insert foreign objects into the videocassette player (VCP) compartment.
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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.
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Introduction Humidity and moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense in the videocassette player (VCP) under extremely humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one. Moisture condensation on the tape playback head drum may damage the videocassette and/or drum.
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Description REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (RSES) Features • 4–head stereo hi-fi videocassette player (VCP) • High performance 6.4” flip-down liquid crystal display (LCD) screen with dimmer/brightness control • Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM) with touch controls • Three (3) standard headphone jacks •...
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• If the POWER button on the VCP flashes continuously for longer than one hour, and the VCP will not return to normal operation after attempted use on more than one occasion, see your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealer. High temperature sensor circuit •...
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Description VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER (VCP) CONTROLS 1. POWER button Press to turn the VCP ON or OFF. Will flash to indicate the following conditions: • green — high dew situation • red — high heat situation • orange — over voltage situation 2.
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Description REMOTE CONTROL 1. POWER (ON/OFF) button Press to turn videocassette player ON or OFF. 2. DISPLAY button Press to select display of tape counter or tape remainder (by time). 3. AUDIO selector button Press to select a desired audio output, which will be shown on the screen.
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Description Use the MEDIA button on the Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM) to toggle between media sources. Disregard any indications that may appear on the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen regarding AUX functionality. The radio display will always indicate in which mode the system is currently operating.
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Description BATTERY REPLACEMENT Use a pen tip to remove the battery cover. (See the back panel of remote control for instructions.) The need for battery replacement is usually indicated if the remote control only functions at extremely close distances to the entertainment center or not at all.
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Description REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT MODULE (RSEM) The Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSEM) allows the rear seat passengers to operate the Rear Seat Entertaiment System (RSES). They can toggle between radio, cassette, CD or CD/DJ media sources when enabled. To enable the RSES and RSEM, simultaneously press the memory preset buttons 3 and 5 on the radio face.
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Description Press the speaker control to enter into DUAL PLAY. The rear speakers will turn off and the rear seat passengers will enter into headphone mode. They are able to listen to their selected media source via headphones and control the volume level. While DUAL PLAY is engaged, the front seat passengers can listen to the desired media source through the radio speakers.
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Description LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) FLIP-DOWN SCREEN The screen rotates down to view and up into housing to store when not in use. Be sure the screen is latched into the housing when being stored. 1. 6.4” (diagonal) color liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. 2.
Operating Instructions GENERAL OPERATION • 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 System (RSES) is also turned OFF. When the ignition is turned ON, the RSES returns to SINGLE PLAY mode and the last media position.
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Operating Instructions remove the cassette and insert it again. If a cassette is inserted in the wrong position, the protection circuit will automatically eject the cassette. If this occurs, wait a few seconds and insert the cassette again in the correct position. •...
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Operating Instructions 1. TAPE SPEED • SP (standard play) or EP (extended play) 2. TAPE COUNTER Tape counter provides a reference number. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control to switch between tape counter and no tape counter. 3. PRESENT TAPE POSITION 4.
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Operating Instructions • If excessive video “noise” (picture fluctuates up and down) occurs, press the AUTO button on the remote control to switch OFF automatic tracking. Manually adjust tape tracking with the TRACKING (+) (−) buttons. 5. Press the STOP button to discontinue playback, or press EJECT to remove the cassette.
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Operating Instructions Press the control to enter into dual play mode. DUAL PLAY appears in the radio display. The selected media source (AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE, CD, CDDJ, VCP or AUX) will also appear in the radio display with the letters RSC in front of the mode.
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Operating Instructions Tracking adjustment occasionally may be difficult with poorly recorded videotapes. Audio output is muted (no sound) in these Special Effects playback modes. If the videocassette player (VCP) is continuously operated in a Special Effects mode for five minutes or longer, the VCP is automatically turned OFF to protect the tape.
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Operating Instructions 2. Choose a desired address (index) with the INDEX button on the remote control. 3. Search a desired address (index) for automatic playback of a program. 4. Each time the right button is pressed, the index number increases. Pressing the left button decreases the index number.
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Operating Instructions Press the MEDIA control to toggle between AM, FM1, FM2, TAPE, CD, CDDJ, VCP and AUX modes. When selected, the media source will illuminate in the radio display. Note: On-screen indicators may appear on the LCD flip-down screen regarding the current operating mode of the system.
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Operating Instructions In radio mode (AM, FM1, FM2): Press the control to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. Press the control to find the next listenable station up the frequency band. In tape mode, press the SEEK control to access the previous ( ) or the next ( ) selection.
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Operating Instructions 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 radio speakers and deactivate the Dual Play Feature. AUXILIARY INPUT DEVICE CONNECTION Connecting auxiliary video equipment The Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSES) accepts video and audio...
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following troubleshooting chart to remedy symptoms you may experience. If the problem is not readily corrected, consult your Ford, Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Symptom Possible Cause Solution No power supply. Power line Contact your local Ford Ignition ON, power disconnected, shorted Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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