Ford 2002 Windstar Owner's Manual

Table of contents

Quick Start — How to get going 2

Introduction 4

Description 8

Operating Instructions 17

Videocassette Player Display Messages 21

In-Home Use 23

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Quick Start — How to get going

QUICK START — HOW TO GET GOING

To operate the system:

1. Your AutoVisiont Video Entertainment System is automatically
activated when the vehicle ignition and the audio system are ON.

2. If a movie is desired, insert a VHS cassette into the VCP and the video
should start playing.

3. Press the MEDIA control to toggle to any other desired media source.

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To play a video game:

Quick Start — How to get going

1. Connect the video line from your game device to the VIDEO jack.

2. Connect the left and right audio cables to the left (L) and right (R)
audio jacks.

3. Ensure that the system is in AUX mode. The LCD screen will turn on
and the AUX indicator will illuminate.

4. If desired, press the

/ control and plug a 3.5mm headphone into
the headphone jack. With the headphones ON, the rear speakers will not
operate.

Please note that a 12V DC to 115V AC inverter is necessary to power the
video game system.

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Introduction

Your AutoVisiont Video Entertainment System allows you to watch
movie rentals and your favorite home videocassettes. It also allows you
to plug in and play a variety of standard video games. Please review this
user manual to become familiar with the AutoVisiont Video
Entertainment System features and controls as well as the very
important safety information.

Should you have any questions regarding your AutoVisiont Video
Entertainment System, please feel free to call the toll free assistance
hotline at 1 (877) 848–6434.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 AutoVisiont Video
Entertainment System. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.

Do not insert foreign objects into the videocassette player (VCP) tape
cassette compartment.

The front glass on the liquid crystal display may break when hit

with a hard surface. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid
crystalline material. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately
with soap and water.

The driver must not attempt to operate any function of the floor

console mounted VCP while the vehicle is in motion. Give full
attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road and park in a
safe place before inserting or extracting video tapes from the VCP. A
remote control is included in the system to allow the rear seat
occupants to operate the VCP functions without distracting the driver.

Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your AutoVisiont Video
Entertainment System.

Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords
and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or
cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation
of seats and/or compartments.

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Introduction

Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables
when not in use.

Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on
them or allow them to get wet or dirty.

Do not clean any part of the AutoVisiont Video Entertainment System
with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent.

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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference and radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CARE OF THE VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER (VCP)
Environmental extremes

Videocassette players subjected to harsh environmental conditions may
be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these
outcomes, avoid leaving the VCP:

• in extremely hot or cold temperatures.

• in direct sunlight.

• in high humidity.

• in a dusty environment.

• in locations where strong magnetic fields are generated.

• on a surface that is instable or subject to vibrations.

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Introduction

Temperature extremes

When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold
place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the
vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system.

High/low temperature sensor circuit

• Excessively high or low temperatures may cause damage to the VCP.

• When the temperature of the VCP becomes too high or low, the

temperature sensor circuit stops machine operation, ejects the
cassette and the WAIT indicator illuminates. The lamp will remain
illuminated until the system has returned to a safe operating
temperature.

Humidity and moisture condensation

Moisture in the air will condense in the 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. If moisture condensation occurs, do not
insert a videocassette into the player. If a videocassette is already in the
player, remove it. Turn the VCP power ON to dry the moisture before
inserting a videocassette. This could take an hour or more.

Dew sensor circuit

• Under high moisture (dewed) conditions, the tape heads and cassette
tape may be damaged if the VCP is operated.

• When the vehicle’s cabin temperature is very low and then is heated
quickly, or the humidity is very high within the vehicle, the inside of
the windows most likely will be fogged. Under these conditions, the
inside of the VCP most likely is dewed.

• When a dewed condition exists, the dew sensor circuit stops machine
operation, ejects the cassette and the WAIT indicator illuminates. The
lamp will remain illuminated until the system is dry enough to operate
safely.

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Introduction

Cleaning video heads

Magnetic video heads convert the videocassette into pictures on the
screen during playback. Over a period of time, particles rub off the tape
and are left on the heads. Using an old or poor quality tape together with
dust and air particles, high temperature and humidity cause dirty heads.
Dirty heads generally cause “snowy” pictures and, in some severe cases,
blurred or interrupted pictures. A variety of products are available at
video stores to clean tape heads. Use these products sparingly,
because some are abrasive to the video heads. If normal head cleaning
procedures do not resolve the problem, have the system checked by a
service technician.

Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen

Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of isopropyl alcohol
to a lint-free cloth. Rub the screen gently until the dust, dirt or
fingerprints are removed. Do not spray the screen directly with water or
glass cleaning solvents. Overspray from these fluids could drip down into
the internal electronics of the screen and cause damage. Do not apply
excessive pressure while cleaning the screen.

Cleaning the exterior of the videocassette player (VCP)

Clean the outside of the VCP with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Avoid getting the VCP controls wet. Do not spray the VCP directly with
water or other fluids as they could drip down into the internal
electronics of the VCP and cause damage.

Foreign substances

Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the VCP
compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind onto
the media controls or into the videocassette player. If liquid is
accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF
and consult a qualified service technician.

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Description

AUTOVISIONT VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Features

• 2–head hi-fi playback

• AutoPlay feature

• Digital auto tracking

• Dual stereo headphone with electric volume control

• Self docking connection for easy mobile installation

• Latching system for secure safety

• Carrying handle for portability

• Water resistant tape door

• On screen display

• Protection circuits

Playback and format

• The videocassette player of your AutoVisiont Video Entertainment
System can only be used in the “playback” mode. You are not able to
record with your system.

• The system plays standard videocassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS).

VCP PROTECTION CIRCUITS
Tape protection circuit

• When the system is in PAUSE mode, the tape mechanism will
continue to create tension on the tape.

• When the VCP is in still playback, FFWD (fast forward) or REW
(reverse) mode for more than five minutes, the tape protection circuit
automatically returns the system to PLAY mode to avoid damage to
the tape.

Your AutoVisiont Video Entertainment System is also equipped with a
Dew sensor circuit and a High/low temperature sensor circuit. For more
information on these circuits, please refer to Humidity and moisture
condensation and Temperature extremes in the Introduction chapter.

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