Compact Disc Player (CD): Description and Operation

Compact Disc Player, Digital Audio

WARNING:

- USE OF CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

- THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THE DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT DISC PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CASE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

NOTE: The digital audio compact disc changer has heat-protection circuitry to protect the laser diode. If the temperature of the digital audio compact disc changer reaches 80°C (176°F), the heat detection circuit will shut off the player and H will appear in the display. When the temperature is within normal operating range, the H indicator will turn off and the digital audio compact disc changer will again be operational.

NOTE: If a disc is inserted then ejected and ERROR begins scrolling in the display, remove disc and re-insert right side up (label side up).

Insert disc, 8cm or 12cm (3-inch or 5-inch), into opening. When inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play starts at the beginning of the first track. Once the disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to prevent the accidental insertion of a second disc.

The CD player has a heat protection circuitry to protect the laser diode. If the temperature of the player reaches 75°C (167°F), the heat detection circuit will shut off the player and TOO HOT will scroll in the display for five seconds (radio will resume playing) before the CD player will again be operational.

Operating Precautions
Before playing, inspect the disc for any contamination. If needed, clean the disc with an approved disc cleaner. Do not clean disc with solvents such as benzene, thinner, or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert another disc. Doing so may damage the disc player.

Push the EJECT button to stop play, eject the disc and resume radio operation of audio system. A disc can be ejected while the radio power and/or ignition is on or off. If the disc is ejected from the CD player and the disc is not removed from the disc opening within 10 seconds, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless the disc is automatically ejected due to a focus error (disc inserted upside down). In this case, the disc will not be automatically reloaded and stored.

CD Irregularities
Different manufacturers of compact discs may produce discs with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may not be within industry standards or in accordance with the CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust and scratches could be defective and may not play on Ford compact disc player. Badly scratched discs or extremely rough loads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping will not damage the disc player or scratch the discs.