CD player FORD EXPLORER 2011 5.G MyFord Touch Supplement Manual

Privacy information
When a cellular phone is connected to SYNC, SYNCcreates a profile
within your vehicle that is linked to that cellular phone. This profile is
created in order to offer you more cellular features and to operate more
efficiently. Among other things, this profile may contain data about your
cellular phone book, text messages (read and unread), and call history,
including history of calls when your cell phone was not connected to
SYNC. In addition, if you connect a media device, SYNCcreates and
retains an index of media content supported by SYNC. SYNCalso
records a short development log of approximately 10 minutes of all
recent SYNCactivity. The log profile and other SYNCdata may be
used to improve SYNCand help diagnose any problems that may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index, and development log will remain
in the vehicle unless you delete it and are generally accessible only in
the vehicle when the cellular phone or media player is connected. If you
no longer plan to use SYNCor the vehicle, we recommend you perform
a Master Reset to erase all information stored in SYNC.
SYNCdata cannot be accessed without special equipment and access to
the vehicle’s SYNCmodule. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada
will not access SYNCdata for any purpose other than as described
absent consent, a court order, or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities, or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. For further
privacy information, see the sections on 911 Assist™ (if equipped),
Vehicle Health Report (if equipped), and Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped).
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AM/FM RADIO
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen and then select the
AM/FM tab. To change between AM and FM, repeatedly press the
AM/FM tab. To change between AM1/AM AST or the FM/FM1/FM2/FM
AST presets, repeatedly press the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
From the main screen, you can:
•Save a station by tuning to the station and then pressing and holding
one of the memory preset areas (on the right side of the screen). You
will hear a brief mute and the sound will return when the station is
saved.
•Press ‘Direct Tune’ and enter the desired station number when
prompted. Then press ‘Enter’.
•Select ‘Browse’ to view a list of all available stations. Scroll and select
the desired station.
•Press ‘Options’ to access:
Sound Settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance and
Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy mode (if equipped), Audio Visualizer (if equipped) and Speed
compensated volume settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scan:Select a category of music you would like to
search for and then choose to either seek or scan for the stations.
RDS Text Display On/Off:Select On to always view the information
broadcast by FM stations.
Auto Presets (AST)- Autostore:Select to have the system
automatically store the six strongest stations in your current location.
These will not override any presets stored in any of the AM or FM
frequency bands.
HD Radio On/Off (if equipped):HD Radiotechnology enables you to
receive radio broadcasts digitally, (where available), providing free,
crystal clear sound. Refer to theHD Radioinformationin the
following section.
TAG On/Off (if equipped):Select On for the TAG icon to appear on
screen when HD Radio is active. The tagging feature allows you to tag a
song to download later. You can press TAG to save the information of the
song that is playing. Then, when you plug in your portable music player,
the information will be transferred (if supported by your device). When
you are connected to iTunes, the tags will appear to remind you of the
songs you’d like to download. Refer to theHD Radioinformationin
the following section.
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B. Multicast indicator:This will
appear in FM mode (only) if the
current station is broadcasting
multiple digital broadcasts. The
numbers that are highlighted signify
available digital channels where
new/different content is available.
HD1 will signify the main
programming status and is available in analog and digital broadcasts. Any
additional multicast stations (HD2–HD7) are only broadcast digitally.
The tagging feature
The tagging feature allows you to tag a song to download later. When
you are on an acquired HD Radio station, the TAG button will become
available (provided the feature has been turned on. To turn on, press
AM/FM > Options > TAG On).
When you are listening to a song
you would like to tag to download
later, simply press the TAG button.
The system will automatically save
the song’s information and transfer
it to your portable music player (if supported) when it is connected to
the system. If your music player is connected at the time, the system will
automatically transfer the tag to your player and a pop up will confirm
the transfer. When you access iTuneswith your portable music player,
the tags will appear to you will be reminded of the song. The system will
allow you to tag up to approximately 100 songs.
Note:For a list of devices that support tagging, refer to
www.SyncMyRide.com or www.syncmaroute.ca.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the
following functions:
•Scan:Your scan feature will still work when HD Radio reception is
activated, although it will not scan for HD2 - HD7 channels. You may
see the HD logo appear if the station has a digital broadcast.
•Seek:Press to seek to the next strong radio station.If the current
station has multiple digital broadcasts,the multicast indicator will
display. Press Seek repeatedly to advance through all available
broadcasts. If you are on the last multicast channel, press Seek to
advance to the next strong station.
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Satellite radio (if activated)
SIRIUSsatellite radio service:
SIRIUSsatellite radio is a
subscription based satellite radio
service that broadcasts a variety of
music, sports, news, weather, traffic
and entertainment programming.
Your factory installed SIRIUS
satellite radio system includes: hardware and a limited subscription term
which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. Refer to your
authorized dealer for availability.
For more information on extended subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a complete list of SIRIUS
satellite radio channels, and other features, please visit www.sirius.com in
the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474.
Satellite radio reception factors
•Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.
You will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal
interference. Your display may show ACQUIRING...toindicatethe
interference.
Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN):You will need your
ESN to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. The ESN is
found on the System Information Screen (SR ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX).
To access your ESN, press the bottom left corner of the
touchscreen, then SIRIUS > Options > ESN.
Note:SIRIUSreserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
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2. Insert the SD card into the card
slot and select the SD card tab once
recognized. You can then select
from the following options:
Repeat:Select to repeat the currently playing song/album.
Shuffle:Select to play music on the selected album or folder in random
order.
Browse:Select to browse the contents of the SD card. This feature can
also allow you to search and play by genre, artist, album, etc.
Similar Music:Select to choose music similar to that currently playing.
Options:
•Sound Settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance and
Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy mode (if equipped) and Speed compensated volume
settings.
•Media Player Settings:Select to access:
•Autoplay on/off:With this feature on, you can listen to music
which has already been randomly indexed during the indexing
process. With this feature off, the system will not begin to play any
of your music until all the media has been indexed and you make a
selection.
•Bluetooth Devices:Select to connect, disconnect, add or delete a
device. You can also set a device as your favorite so that the
system will automatically attempt to connect to that device at
every ignition cycle.
•Index Bluetooth Audio Devices on/off:Turn this feature on to
have the system automatically index aBluetoothaudio device, if
able.
•Gracenote Database Info:Allows you to view the version level of
the Gracenote Database.
•Gracenote Media Management on/off:When turned on, this
feature will pull in metadata information from the Gracenote
Database for your music files. This will override information from
your device. This feature defaults to off.
•Gracenote Cover Art on/off:When turned on, this feature will
pull in cover art from the Gracenote Database for your music files.
This will override any art from your device. This feature defaults to
off.
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To access and play music from your USB:
1. Select the lower left corner of the touchscreen to access the media
screen.
2. Insert your flash/thumb drive into the USB slot and select the USB tab
once recognized. You can then select from the following options:
Repeat:Select to repeat the currently playing song/album.
Shuffle:Select to play music on the selected album or folder in random
order.
Browse:Select to browse the contents of the flash drive/thumb drive
connected to the USB port. This feature also allows you to search and
play by genre, artist, album, etc.
Similar Music:Select to choose music similar to that currently playing.
Options:
•Sound Settings:Select to adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange, Balance and
Fade, THX Deep note demo (if equipped), DSP (if equipped),
Occupancy mode (if equipped) and Speed compensated volume
settings.
•Media Player Settings:Select to access:
•Autoplay on/off:With this feature on, you can listen to music
which has already been randomly indexed during the indexing
process. With this feature off, the system will not begin to play any
of your music until all the media has been indexed and you make a
selection.
•Bluetooth Devices:Select to connect, disconnect, add or delete a
device. You can also set a device as your favorite so that the
system will automatically attempt to connect to that device at
every ignition cycle.
•Index Bluetooth Audio Devices on/off:Turn this feature on to
have the system automatically index aBluetoothaudio device, if
able.
•Gracenote Database Info:Allows you to view the version level of
the Gracenote Database.
•Gracenote Media Management on/off:When turned on, this
feature will pull in metadata information from the Gracenote
Database for your music files. This will override information from
your device. This feature defaults to off.
•Gracenote Cover Art on/off:When turned on, this feature will
pull in cover art from the Gracenote Database for your music files.
This will override any art from your device. This feature defaults to
off.
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•Genre •All Genres
•All Songs•Playlist
•Current Playlist•All Playlists
•Artist •All Artists
•Album •All Albums
•Author •All Authors
•Composer •All Composers
•Audiobook •All Audiobooks
•Podcast •All Podcasts
•Video **•All Videos**
•Video Playlist **•All Video Playlists**
•TV Show •All TV Shows
•All Movies•Video Podcast **
•All Video Podcasts**•All Music Videos**
•Folder •All Folders
**Note:These commands are only available in USB mode and are device
dependent.
Supported media players, formats and metadata information
SYNCis capable of hosting nearly any digital media player, including
iPod, Zune™, “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
SYNCis also able to organize and sort your indexed media from your
playing device by metadata tags. Metadata tags are descriptive software
identifiers embedded in your media files which provide information about
the media file.
If your indexed media files contain no information embedded in these
metadata tags, SYNCmay classify the empty metadata tags as
UNKNOWN.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO
Your system allows you to stream audio over the vehicle speakers from
your connected,Bluetoothenabled cellular phone.
To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Then, select
theBTtab.
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•Podcast •All Podcasts
•Folder •All Folders
A/V INPUTS
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Your A/V inputs allow you to connect an auxiliary audio/video source
(game systems, personal camcorders, etc.) by connecting RCA cords
(not included) to these input jacks. The jacks are yellow, red and white
and are located behind a small access door on the instrument panel or in
your center console.
You can also use the A/V inputs as
an auxiliary input jack (AIJ) to play
music from your portable music
player over the vehicle speakers.
Simply plug in your 1/8 in. (3.5mm)
RCA adapter into the two left A/V
input jacks (red and white).
To access,
1. Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
2. Then, selectA/V inputs.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature:Ensure that your portable
music player is designed to be used with headphones and that it is fully
charged. You will also need an audio extension cable with stereo male
1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at one end and a RCA jack at the other.
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio and portable device are
turned off.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end into the adaptor in one of the two left
A/V input jacks (white or red) inside the center console.
3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned
station from the FM tab or the CD tab (if there is a CD already loaded
into the system.) Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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4. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
5. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select the A/V in tab.
(You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.)
6. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
controls.
Troubleshooting:
•Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The AIJ will
only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a
volume control.
•Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio as this will
cause distortion and will reduce sound quality.
•If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace
or recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
•The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
•For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle
is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow
the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in
motion.
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•View/Edit Route:Press to access the following features when a route
is active:
•Cancel route•View route
•Edit route preferences•Edit traffic preferences
•Edit destination/waypoints•Edit turn list
Map Scrolling:The map is touch sensitive, so you can use a swipe
scrolling method (as you would on your portable music player) to scroll
the map.
Navigation voice commands (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the SD card navigation feature, you then
have the ability to enter in a street address using a new feature called
One Shot Destination Street Address. When you say either “Navigation
Destination Street Address” or “Destination Street Address”, the system
will ask you to say the full address. The system will display an example
on-screen. You can then speak the address naturally, such as “One two
three four Main Street, Anytown”.
When in navigation mode, press
on the steering wheel controls.
When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•Repeat Instruction•Detour
•Cancel Route•Cancel Next Waypoint
•Show Next Waypoint•Show Destination
•Show Turn List•Show Route
•Show 3D•Where Am I
•Show Map•Show North Up
•Voice Off•Voice On
•Voice Volume Decrease•Voice Volume Increase
•Zoom Out•Zoom In
•Destination•Destination Home
•Destination •Destination play nametag
•Destination •Destination POI
•Destination Nearest Category>•Destination Street Address
•Destination Favorites•Destination Intersection
•Destination Previous Destination•Destination Nearest POI
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