audio FORD EXPLORER 2005 3.G Owners Manual

14.CD: Press to enter CD mode or
to play a CD already loaded into the
system.
15.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequency band in radio mode.
16.Bass:Press
/to
increase/decrease the bass output.
17.Treble:Press
/to
increase/decrease the treble output.
18.CD slot:Insert a CD printed
side up.
CD units are designed to play
commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only.
Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and
re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when
used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
DISC
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AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH
SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Seek:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station or track.
2.Rewind:In CD mode, press until
the desired point within the current
selection is reached.
Fast forward:In CD mode, press until the desired point within the
current selection is reached.
TEXT:TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer.
Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United
States.
3.DSP (Digital Signal
Processing):Press DSP to access
the Ambiance menu. Ambiance gives
the feeling of “being there” to your
music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to
the music. Press SEL to engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to
increase/decrease the level of ambiance.
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Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press
SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is
broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most
U.S. markets.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Press MENU until FIND appears in the display. Use SEL to scroll through
music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for station playing
requested music category.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters or music format.
Press MENU until SHOW appears in the display. Use SEL to select
NONE, NAME or TYPE.
Shuffle:In CD mode, press to play tracks in a random order. Press
MENU until SHUFFLE appears in the display. Use SEL to select
SHUFFLE DISC, SHUFFLE TRK or SHUFFLE OFF.
Compression:In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together
for a more consistent listening level.
Press MENU until COMPRESS is displayed. Press the SEL control to
enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed.
Press the SEL control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON
is displayed.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (
) or decrease () the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns.
11.SAT (if equipped):Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped
with Satellite Ready capability. The
kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer.
Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United
States.
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12.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
Autoset:Allows you to set the
strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set
preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press and momentarily hold AM/FM.
AUTOSET will be shown. When the six strongest stations are filled, the
station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six
strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining
presets. Press and hold again to disengage.
13.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio
volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to
compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0
turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.
Press and hold the volume control for five seconds. Then press SEL to
increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
14.Load:Press to load a CD. Press
LOAD and a specific memory preset
to load a specific disc. Press and
hold to load up to six discs.
15.CD AUX:Press to access CD or
AUX mode.
CD units are designed to play
commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only.
Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and
re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when
used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a
scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The
label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent
felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may
damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.
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16.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations or
CD tracks. Press again to stop.
17.Disc/Tune:Press
orto
manually tune down/up the radio
frequency band, or change to the
previous/next CD.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer.
Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United
States.
For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free
888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at
www.siriusradio.com
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED)
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1.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease
volume.
2.Scan:Press to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable stations,
tape selections or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
3.CD slot:Insert a CD with the
label side up.
CD units are designed to play
commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
4.Cassette door:Insert the
cassette with the opening to the
right.
5.Eject:Press to eject the
cassette/CD. The radio will resume
playing.
6.Tape:Press to start tape play.
Press to stop tape during
rewind/fast forward.
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CD:Press to start CD play. With the
dual media audio, press CD to
toggle between single CD and CD
changer play (if equipped).
7.Mute:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again to return to the
playing media.
8.Auto:Press to set first six
strongest stations (if available) into
AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons;
press again to return to normal
stations.
9.Clock:Press to toggle between
station mode and clock mode. Press
and hold to set the clock. Press
the
SEEK to decrease hours or
SEEK
to increase hours. Press
the
TUNE to decrease minutes
or TUNE
to increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock
this control will not function.
10.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
11.Memory preset buttons:To
set a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM, tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
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17.BAND:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
18.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band; tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
19.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
20.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
21.COMP(Compression): Brings
soft and loud CD passages together
for a more consistent listening level
when in CD mode. Press COMP to turn the feature ON/OFF.
22.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.
23.CAT/Tune:Press
orto
manually tune down/up the radio
frequency band.
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CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
2.CD Eject:Press to eject a CD.
The radio will resume playing.
3.Mute:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again to return to the
playing media.
4.Tape Eject:Press to eject the
cassette. The radio will resume
playing.
5.Tape 1–2/CD:Press to begin
tape play. If a cassette is already
playing, press to change playing
sides.
CD:If a CD is loaded in the radio,
pressing CD will cause the CD to
begin playing.
6.AUX:This function is not
operational.
7.MENU:Press to access the
following functions:
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21.BAND:Press to toggle through
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
22.Cassette door:Insert the cassette with the opening to the right.
23.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease
volume.
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH
SIX CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)
1.SEEK:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station or track.
2.TEXT:The filename (Fi), song
title (So), artist text (Ar) or album
text (AL) may be viewed while
playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the
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