FORD F150 2013 12.G Owners Manual

AM/FM Radio
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select
theAMorFMtab.
To change between AM and FM presets, just touch the AM or FM tab.
When you select: You can:
PresetsSave a station by pressing and holding one of
the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the station is being saved, then
sound returns when it is done.
HD RadioTurn the feature on. This enables you to
receive radio broadcasts digitally (where
available), providing free, crystal-clear sound.
SeeHD Radio informationlater in this
chapter.
ScanGo to the next strong AM or FM radio station.
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When you select: You can:
Options Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Balance and Fade, THX
Deep Note Demo (if equipped), DSP (if
equipped), Occupancy Mode (if equipped),
and Speed Compensated Volume settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scanallows you to select
a category of music you would like to search
for and then choose to either seek or scan for
the stations.
RDS Text Displayallows you to always view
the information broadcast by FM stations by
selecting On.
Auto Presets (AST)allows you to have the
system automatically store the six strongest
stations in your current location.
TAG Button(if available) allows you to tag a
song to download later. When you select On,
TAG appears on-screen when HD Radio is
active. You can press TAG to save the
information of the song that is playing. When
you plug in your portable music player, the
information is transferred (if supported by
your device). When you are connected to
iTunes, the tags appear to remind you of the
songs you would like to download. SeeHD
Radio informationlater in this chapter.
Direct TuneEnter the desired station number when
prompted. Press Enter.
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HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver which allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives.
Digital broadcasts provide a better sound quality than analog broadcasts
with free, crystal-clear audio and no static or distortion. For more
information, and a guide to available stations and programming, please
visit www.hdradio.com.
When this feature is enabled and you are tuned to a station broadcasting
HD Radio technology, you may notice the following indicators on your
screen:
HD) logoblinks when a digital station is being acquired and is
solid when digital audio is playing. When this logo is available,
you may also see Title and Artist fields on-screen.
Multicast indicatorappears in FM mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts. The numbers that are
highlighted signify available digital channels where new or different
content is available. HD1 signifies the main programming status and is
available in analog and digital broadcasts. Any additional multicast
stations (HD2 through HD7) are only broadcast digitally.
TA Gallows you to save a song to download later. When you are on an
acquired HD Radio station, the TAG button is available (provided the
feature has been turned on). To use the tag feature:
1. Press AM or FM > Options > TAG Button > On.
2. When you hear a song you like, touch TAG.
3. The system automatically saves the song’s information and, if
supported, transfers it to your portable music player when it is
connected to the system. If your music player is connected at the
time, the system automatically transfers the tag to your player and a
pop-up confirms the transfer.
4. When you access iTuneswith your portable music player, the tags
appear to you as a reminder. The system allows you to tag up to
approximately 100 songs. For a list of devices that support tagging,
see www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
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When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the following
functions:
When you select: You can:
ScanHear a brief sampling of all available stations.
This feature still works when HD Radio
reception is activated, although it does not
scan for HD2 through HD7 channels. You may
see the HD logo appear if the station has a
digital broadcast.
To save a multicast
station as a presetWhen the channel is active on-screen, press
and hold a memory preset slot until the sound
returns. There is a brief mute, then the sound
returns signifying it was saved. When recalling
an HD2 or HD3 memory preset, there is a
mute before the digital audio is played as the
system must once again acquire the digital
signal.
As with any saved radio station, you cannot
access the saved station if your vehicle is
outside the station’s reception area.
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HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential Reception Issues
Reception areaIf you are listening to a multicast station and
you are on the fringe of the reception area,
the station may mute due to weak signal
strength.
If you are listening to HD1, the system
switches back to the analog broadcast until
the digital broadcast is available again.
However, if you are listening to any of the
possible HD2 through HD7 multicast
channels, the station mutes and stays muted
unless it is able to connect to the digital
signal again.
Station blendingWhen a station is first received (aside from
HD2 through HD7 multicast stations), the
system first plays the station in the analog
version and then, if the receiver verifies the
station is an HD Radio station, it shifts to the
digital version. Depending on the station
quality, you may hear a slight sound change
when the station changes from analog to
digital. This shift from analog to digital sound
or digital back to analog, is known as
blending.
In order to provide the best possible experience, a contact form has been
developed to report any station issues found while listening to a station
broadcasting with HD Radio technology. Every station is independently
owned and operated. These stations are responsible for ensuring all
audio streams and data fields are accurate. See the following chart for
potential station issues.
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Potential Station Issues
Issue Cause Action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease
in audio volume.Poor time alignment
by the radio
broadcaster.None. This is a
broadcast issue.
Sound fading or
blending in and out.The radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.None. This is a
reception issue that
may clear up as you
continue to drive.
Audio mute delay
when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset
or direct tune.The digital multicast is
not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is
decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is
available.None. This is normal
behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
Cannot access HD2 or
HD3 multicast channel
when recalling a
preset or from a direct
tune.The previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception area.None. The station is
not available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audio.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
No text information
shown for currently
selected frequency.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
HD2 through HD7
stations not found
when Scan is pressed.Pressing Scan disables
HD2 through HD7
channel search.None. This is normal
behavior.
*http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio™ Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corp. U.S. and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio
logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not responsible for the content
sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed, added or
deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion.
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Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to the radio, press the voice button on the
steering wheel control. When prompted, say any of the
commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to the radio, press the voice button and, after the
tone, say “Radio”, then any of the commands in the following chart.
“RADIO”
“<87.9–107.9>” “FM autoset preset <#>”
“<87.9–107.9> HD”
1“FM preset <#>”
“<530–1710>” “FM1”
“AM” “FM 1 preset <#>”
“AM <530–1710>” “FM2”
“AM autoset” “FM 2 preset <#>”
“AM autoset preset <#>” “HD <#>”
1
“AM preset <#>” “Preset <#>”
“Browse”2“Radio off”
“FM” “Radio on”
“FM <87.9–107.9>” “Set PTY”
“FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>”
1“Tune”3
“FM autoset” “Help”
1If available.
2If you have said, “Browse”, seeBrowsing device contentearlier in this
section.
3If you have said, “Tune”, see the following “Tune” chart.
“TUNE”
“<87.9–107.9>” “FM autoset”
“<87.9-107.9> HD <#>”
*“FM autoset preset <#>”
“<530–1710>” “FM preset <#>”
“AM” “FM1”
“AM <530–1710>” “FM 1 preset <#>”
“AM autoset” “FM2”
“AM autoset preset <#>” “FM 2 preset <#>”
“AM preset <#>” “HD <#>”
*
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“TUNE”
“FM” “Preset <#>”
“FM <87.9–107.9>” “Help”
“FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>”
*
*
If available.
SIRIUSSatellite Radio (If Activated)
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select the
SIRIUS tab.
When you select: You can:
PresetsSave a station by pressing and holding one of
the memory preset areas. There is a brief mute
while the station is being saved, then sound
returns when it is done.
ALERTSave the current song, artist, or team as a
favorite. The system alerts you when it plays
again on any SIRIUS channel.
ReplayReplay audio on the current channel. You can
replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as
long as you have remained tuned to the current
station. If you change stations, the previous
audio is erased.
While in replay mode:
1. Press and release the seek buttons to hear
the previous or next song.
2. Press and hold the seek buttons to reverse or
fast forward in the current track.
3. Press play or pause to play or pause the
audio.
4. Press Replay again to return to live audio if
you have been using the replay feature to replay
audio.
ScanHear a brief sampling of channels.
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When you select: You can:
Options Sound Settingsallows you to adjust Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Balance and Fade, THX Deep
Note Demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy Mode (if equipped), and Speed
Compensated Volume.
Set Category for Seek/Scanallows you to
select the desired category (Rock, Country, etc.)
and then use Seek or Scan to initiate a search
for those channels.
Parental Lockoutallows you to lock and
unlock channels, change or reset your PIN or
unlock all channels. To use this feature, you
need your initial PIN which is 1234.
Artist/Title/Team Alertsallows you to select
Artists, Titles and Teams that you would like the
system to alert you to when they are playing on
other channels. Press Edit Alerts to delete or
turn off alerts. You can also set all alerts to on
or off. When an alert appears on the screen, you
can choose to Tune to the channel, to Cancel
the alert or to Disable Alerts. If you are listening
to a sporting event, you can save your favorite
teams so that the system can alert you when
they are playing on a satellite radio channel.
Note:SIRIUS does not support the Alert feature
on all channels. Ford Motor Company shall not
be responsible for Alert feature variation.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)is required
when communicating with SIRIUS about your
account.
Direct TuneEnter the desired satellite channel number using
the on-screen keypad.
BrowseView a list of all available stations. Scroll and
select the desired station.
You can also lock or skip unwanted channels or
view the song and artist on other stations.
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Satellite Radio Voice Commands
If you are listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice
button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say any
of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to SIRIUS satellite radio, press the voice button
and, after the tone, say “Sirius”, then any of the commands in the
following chart.
“SIRIUS”
“<0–233>” “SAT 3”
“<Channel name>” “SAT 3 preset <#>”
“Preset <#>” “SAT preset <#>”
“SAT” “Sirius off”
“SAT 1” “Sirius on”
“SAT 1 preset <#>” “Sports game”
*
“SAT 2” “Tune”**
“SAT 2 preset <#>” “Help”
*If you have said, “Sports game”, see the following “Sports game” chart.
**If you have said, “Tune”, see the following “Tune” chart.
“SPORTS GAME”
“Tune to the <college name> game”
“Tune to the <team city> game”
“Tune to the <team city> <team name> game”
“Tune to the <team name> game”
“Help”
“TUNE”
“<0–233>”
“<Channel name>”
“Preset <#>”
“SAT”
“SAT 1”
“SAT 1 preset <#>”
“SAT 2”
“SAT 2 preset <#>”
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