Ford Contour (1999 year). Manual — part 12

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CD eject

Press the control to stop and eject
a CD.

If a disc is ejected from the CD
player but is not removed within
approximately 10 seconds, the
player will automatically reload the
disc for storage (unless the disc is
automatically ejected because it
was inserted upside down, in which
case the disc will not be
automatically reloaded).

Dolby® noise reduction

Dolby® noise reduction
manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation operates only in tape
mode. Dolby® reduces the amount
of hiss and static during tape
playback.

Press the

button to activate

and deactivate Dolby® noise
reduction.

Compression adjust
(if equipped)

Compression adjust brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.

Press the control to activate and
deactivate compression adjust.

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DISPLAY SCREEN

The display screen gives
information on the status of the
audio system.

Display

Information

AM, FM1 or FM2

Indicates which frequency band the audio
system is in

87.9 to 107.9

Indicates currently playing radio station

(530 to 1610 Am)

Illuminated bars

Indicates volume, relative levels of bass and
treble and relative levels of speaker balance
and fade

Indicates Dolby® Noise Reduction activation

1 or 2

Indicates side of tape playing

Indicates CD play

Indicates CD stop

TUNE

Indicates tune mode activated

M

Indicates manual tuning is activated

SCN or SCAN

Indicates scan mode activated

AUTO

Indicates Auto Memory Store (AMS)

BASS

Indicates bass mode activated

TREB

Indicates treble mode activated

BAL

Indicates speaker balance adjust

FADE

Indicates speaker fade adjust

SHUF

Indicates shuffle feature activated

COMP

Indicates compression feature activated

TOO HOT

Indicates CD player temperature is above 75°C
(167°F). CD play will stop. CD play can
continue once the temperature reaches the
normal range.

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Troubleshooting the CD Player

The laser beam used in the
compact disc player is

harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips:

• You may be travelling on a rough
road, playing scratched discs or the
disc may be dirty. Skipping will not
scratch the discs or damage the
player.

If player does not work:

• The disc is inserted with the label
surface downward.

• The disc is dusty or defective.

• 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.

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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.

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