manual radio set FORD F350 2008 User Guide

The default setting isoff;increasing your vehicle speed will not change
the volume level.
Adjust1–7:Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll through all tracks on the disc.
In Folder mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll only through tracks
within the selected folder.
Press
FOLDER, FOLDERto access the previous/next folder (if
available).
COMPRESS (Compression):Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS
is ON, the system will bring soft and loud CD passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
4.AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through FES/DVD (if equipped),
LINE IN (Auxiliary audio mode, if
equipped), SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes (Satellite Radio if equipped).
For location and further information on the auxiliary audio mode, refer
toAuxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
5.SEEK: In radio mode,
press
/to access the
previous/next strong station.
In CD/MP3 mode,press
/
to access the previous/next CD track.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press
SEEK, SEEKto
seek to the previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press
SEEK, SEEKto seek to the
previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold
SEEK, SEEKto fast seek through the previous /next channels.
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11.REW (Rewind):Press REW to
manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
12.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset control until sound returns. You may store up to
six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets,
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
13.TEXT/SCAN: In radio and
CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for
2 seconds to activate mode to hear
a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In CD/MP3 mode,press and release to display track title, artist name,
and disc title and file name (if available).
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),press and release to enter
TEXT MODE and display the current song title. While in TEXT MODE,
press again to scroll through the current song title, artist, channel
category and the SIRIUS long channel name.
In TEXT MODE, sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the “>” indicator is active, press SEEK
to view the
additional display text. When the “>” indicator is active, press
SEEK
to view the previous display text.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),press and hold to hear a brief
sampling of the next channels. Press again to stop.
In CATEGORY MODE, press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of channels
in the selected category. Press again to stop.Satellite radio is available
only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized
dealer for availability.
14.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
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Troubleshooting:
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persist, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. 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.
5. 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.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
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•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.
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO
SIGNAL to indicate the interference.
SIRIUS satellite radio service:SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription
based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and
entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive
SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed
SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:
•Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date of
sale or lease of the vehicle.
•Online media player providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music channels
over the internet (U.S. customers only).
For information on extended subscription terms, contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474.
Note:SIRIUS reserves 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.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN):This 12–digit
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating
with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on
the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.
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Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure
present.If this message does
not clear within a short
period of time, or with
an ignition key cycle,
your receiver may have
a fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously
available channel is no
longer available. Tune
to another channel. If
the channel was one of
your presets, you may
choose another channel
for that preset button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel or tune to
another channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available.Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The
system is working
properly.
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9.LCD screen:The eight inch diagonal screen rotates down to view and
up into housing to store when not in use. Ensure that the screen is
latched into the housing when being stored.
10.Volume:When in Single Play,
press to increase (
) or decrease
(
) the volume over all speakers.
When in Dual Play, press to increase
(
) or decrease () the volume
for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled
with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.)
11.
/(Headphones/Speakers): Press once for Dual Play
(Headphone mode- the rear speakers are muted) and press again for
Single Play (same media playing through all speakers). You can also
press the 2 and 4 memory preset buttons on the audio system at the
same time to perform the same function. For further interaction
information, refer toSingle Play/Dual playunderOperationlater in
this section.
12.MEDIA:Press repeatedly to
select from the various possible
playing media sources (AM, FM1,
FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). The media will show in
the status display on the top of the screen when in Dual Play mode.
When in Single Play mode, the media source will be displayed on the
radio.
Note:Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2,
SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Channel B can only access
DVD and DVD-AUX sources.
13.RETURN:Press to return to the
playing media or to resume
playback.
14.MENU:When playing a DVD,
press MENU once to enter the DVD
disc menu (if available) and press
twice to enter the system set-up menu. From the set-up menu, you may
select from Angle, Aspect Ratio, Language, Subtitles, Disc resume,
Compression, Restore Defaults and Back. For more detailed information,
refer toMenu mode.
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Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only
mode)
When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original
radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the
vehicle, the Family Entertainment System will work in a state referred to
as “Headphone Only Mode”.
While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited
functionality.
•The system will only output audio to the headphones. It will not be
capable of providing audio to the speakers.
•The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC
and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B).
•When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode,
both headphone channels (A&B) will be connected to FES-DISC.
Menu mode
Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if
available.
Press MENU twice to access the DVD set-up menu and the following
features:
1. ZOOM
2. ANGLE
3. ASPECT RATIO
4. LANGUAGE
5. SUB TITLES
Angle mode
Select ANGLE to select various
angles of view for the DVD.
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Frame by frame
1. With a DVD playing, press pause.
2. Press the right cursor button. The
DVD will advance one frame. Each
press of the right cursor button will
advance the DVD video by one frame.
Headphone/auxiliary jacks
There are wired headphones (not included) and auxiliary jacks on the left
and right side of your DVD system. They can be used to plug in wired
headphones or to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as
game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc.
On the left side of the system is the
Headphone A input jack. This
headphone will listen to the media
selected on the Channel A source.
When you need to make any
adjustments to the media, volume,
etc, ensure that the Channel A
source is highlighted.
Also located here are the various
auxiliary jacks which can be used to
plug in a VCR, camcorder, video games, etc. The specific jacks are as follows:
1. Yellow: video input
2. White: left channel audio input
3. Red: right channel audio input
4. Black: wired headphone jack (not included)
The B headphone jack (5) is located
on the right side of the DVD system.
Plug in wired headphones (not
included) here.
Note:The B headphones can only
access DVD and AUX modes. They
cannot access radio sources.
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Audio displays
Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system. Status
messages will appear in the radio display showing the DVD status. Some
possible radio display messages:
•SINGLE PLAY or DUAL PLAY
•DVD LOAD
•DVD MENU
•DVD STOP
Audio interaction
You can then also use the front audio controls to advance, reverse, play
and pause a DVD. While a DVD is playing you may use the following
controls on the front radio:
•SEEK:Press to advance to the previous (
) or next () DVD
chapters.
•
: Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD.
When the radio displays “DVD MENU”, press PLAY on the radio
(memory preset #6), to play the disc.
Parental control for the DVD system
Your Family Entertainment System (FES) allows you to have control
over the rear seat controls in a few different ways. The DVD system is
automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ON, which allows the
rear seat passengers to use the DVD system.
There are three levels of control of
the FES buttons. The states are
FULL (enabled), LOCAL or
LOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press the memory
preset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. The
control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously.
The three states are described as:
FULL(enabled): The FES has control over the primary (speaker) and
secondary (headphone) audio sources.
LOCAL: The FES has control over the secondary source (headphones)
only. The radio will ignore button presses that affect the primary
(speaker) audio source.
LOCKED(disabled): The FES buttons are locked and all FES button
presses are ignored by the radio and the FES except for load and eject.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features.
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 that may take their focus off
the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of
their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to
the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Audio control features
Press MEDIA to select:
•AM, FM1, FM2
•CD (if equipped)
•DVD (if equipped)
•SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite
Radio mode, if equipped).
In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:
•Press
SEEKto
select preset stations within the
selected radio band or press and
hold to select the next/previous
radio frequency.
In Satellite radio mode
(if equipped):
•Press
SEEKto
advance through preset channels or subscribed channels.
In CD mode:
•Press
SEEKto select the next selection on the CD or
press and hold to forward or reverse the CD.
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