audio FORD TRANSIT 2018 Owner's Manual

5.
Search for Bluetooth devices using the
cell phone. For information on phone
settings, refer to your phone user guide.
6. Select FORD BT from the list of
Bluetooth devices found by your phone.
7. Check if the number on the radio display matches the number displayed
on your phone and confirm pairing if
prompted.
8. Once pairing has been successful
SET
PRIMARY will be displayed on the
radio display.
9. Press the
OK button twice to confirm
your phone as the primary device for
all future connections.
10. LOAD PHONEBK
is then displayed
on the audio unit. Press the OK
button twice to confirm that the
contents of your phonebook are
downloaded to the system.
11. The Bluetooth device name is displayed on the audio unit.
When you press and hold the
Voice
Pass-Through button, the screen displays
the message
VR-APP ACTIV, a tone
sounds and you can give a command with
a clear and natural voice.
Note: Some devices may not accept this
pairing procedure. If these instructions do
not work for your device, follow the
instructions using the radio.
Using the radio
1. Enable Bluetooth in your cell phone. For information on phone settings, refer
to your phone user guide.
2. Press the
PHONE button and then
keep pressing the MENU button to
scroll to the ADD DEVICE display.
Press the OK button.
3. Select the
VIA RADIO and press
SEARCHING will be displayed on the
radio display. 4. Select
VIA RADIO and press
SEARCHING will be displayed on the
radio display.
5. Select the desired Bluetooth device from the list found by your audio unit
and press
OK.
6. Type any PIN number in the radio with 6 digits.
7. Check if the number on the radio display matches the number displayed
on your phone and confirm pairing if
prompted.
8. Once pairing has been successful
SET
PRIMARY will be displayed on the
radio display.
9. Press the
OK button twice to confirm
your phone as the primary device for
all future connections.
10. LOAD PHONEBK
will then be
displayed on the audio unit. Press the
OK
button twice to confirm that the
contents of your phonebook are
downloaded to the system.
11. The Bluetooth device name is displayed on the audio unit.
Phonebook Downloading
If your phonebook was not downloaded
during initial Bluetooth pairing follow this
process:
1. Press the
PHONE button and then
keep pressing the MENU button to
scroll to the LOAD PHONEBK display.
2. Press the
OK button.
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Deleting a Paired Device or Phone
To remove a paired device follow this
process:
1. Press the PHONE button and then
keep pressing the MENU button to
scroll to the DEL DEVICE display.
2. Press the
OK button. The first paired
device name will be shown. Scroll to
the required device name using the up
and down arrow. Once choose the
device, press
OK, the message "DEL
DEVICE" will appear. Press OK, Scroll
to select
"YES" and press OK to
confirm. Select delete all to erase all
paired devices.
3. Press the
OK button multiple times to
unpair the device from the audio unit.
Privacy Mode
You can transfer a call from hands free to
private mode during an active call.
Press the
MENU button until PRIVACY
appears, then press the OK button to
transfer. To return to hands free mode,
press the dial button.
Phone Menu Options
Press the
PHONE button to select phone
mode. Press the PHONE button again to
display information such as phone name,
signal strength and battery level.
When in phone mode, press the
MENU
button to scroll through the various phone
options:
• Dial.
• Phonebook.
• Call History.
• Add Device.
• Select Device.
• Set Primary.
• Delete Device.
• Bluetooth on and off. •
Load Phonebook.
• Reject on or off.
Press the OK button to select the required
option, and use the up and down arrows
to change features.
Making and Receiving Calls
Outgoing calls can be made by:
• Entering a number using the keys on
the radio.
• Saying a command to call someone
after pressing the
Voice
Pass-Through button.
• Selecting a contact from the
downloaded phonebook.
• Selecting a number or contact from the
call history log.
• Using quick dial by pressing one of the
radio preset buttons.
• Using the redial function.
• Using the cell phone.
Incoming calls can be answered by:
• Pressing the call pickup button on the
audio unit.
• Using the cell phone.
Calls can be rejected using the end call
button on the audio unit or by using the cell
phone directly.
USB
Note: Only use USB Mass-Storage device
compliant devices.
Note: Always switch your audio unit to a
different source (for example the radio)
before unplugging the USB device.
Note: Do not install or connect USB hubs
or splitters.
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Note:
The system is only designed to
recognize and read suitable audio files from
a USB device that conforms to the USB
Mass-Storage device class or an iPod. Not
all available USB devices can be guaranteed
to function with the system.
Note: It is possible to connect compatible
devices with a trailing USB lead as well as
those that plug into the USB socket directly
(for example USB memory sticks and pen
drives).
Note: Some USB devices with a higher
power consumption may not be compatible
(for example some larger hard drives).
Note: Access time to read the files on the
external device will vary depending upon
factors such as the file structure, size and
device content.
The audio unit supports a range of external
devices. Once connected, control of the
external device is possible via the audio
unit.
Operating the USB Device
Note: USB playback will start automatically
when you connect a compatible device. To
turn this feature off, select AUTOPL and
then select OFF using the menu function.
Connect the device to the audio unit.
Select the USB device as the audio source
by pressing the
MEDIA button until the
USB screen appears in the display. After
first connecting the USB device, the first
track within the first folder will start to play
automatically. Following audio source
switching, the position of playback on the
USB device is remembered.
Press the seek up and down keys to skip
backward and forward through tracks.
Press and hold to fast forward and reverse
through the track.
iPod
Connect the iPod to the audio unit. Select the iPod as the audio source by
pressing the
MEDIA button until IPOD
appears in the display. After first
connecting the iPod, the first track within
the first folder will start to play
automatically. Following audio source
switching, the position of playback on the
iPod is remembered.
Press the seek up and down keys to skip
backward and forward through tracks.
Press and hold the seek keys to enable fast
rewind or fast forward through track
content.
Various functions may be controlled from
the audio unit including:
• Next and previous track select.
• Track seek.
• Shuffle.
• Repeat.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Note: Make sure the device is paired before
using this feature.
Compatible Bluetooth devices can be
connected to the audio unit to playback
using the vehicle audio system.
Select the device as the audio source by
pressing the
MEDIA button until BT
AUDIO appears in the display.
The device playback can be controlled
using the audio unit buttons play, pause,
next and previous track.
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AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, your system may look different
from what you see here. Display:
Shows the status of
the current mode selected.
A
Clock:
Press to display the
clock.
B
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D
C
G
H
I
J
K
FE

Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse: In radio mode, select
a frequency band and press
either button. The system stops
at the first station it finds in that
direction. In media mode, press
to select the previous or next
track. Press and hold either
button to move quickly forward
or backward through the current
track.
C
Numeric keypad:
In radio
mode, you can store your
favorite radio stations. To store
a radio station, tune to the
station, then press and hold a
preset button until sound
returns.
D
VOL and Power:
Press to
switch the system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
E MENU: Press to access different
audio system features.
F
SOUND:
Press to access
settings for Treble, Midrange,
Bass, Fade or Balance.
G
AUX:
Press to access the
auxiliary features, it will also
cancel the menu or list browsing.
H
RADIO:
Press this multiple
times to select a radio band.
Press and hold to select the
autostore function. Press to
return to the main screen of the
active radio band.
I
Arrow left and right:
Press to
scroll through the menu choices.
J
Mute:
Press to mute the sound.
K
Clock Button
This allows you to adjust the clock settings.
Press the
Clock button until the following message is displayed. Action and Description
Message
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons to set the correct
hour.
Set Hour
Press the
Clock button again until the following message is displayed.
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons to set the correct
minutes.
Set Minutes
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Setting 24 Hour or 12 Hour Display
Press the Menu button until the following message is displayed.
Action and Description
Message
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons to select one of the
following:
24 Hour
12 Hour
24 Hour
Note: The default setting is 24 hour.
Station Tuning Buttons
Seek Tuning
Select a frequency band and briefly press
one of the seek buttons. The unit will stop
at the first station it finds in the direction
you have chosen.
Manual Tuning
Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons
to tune up or down the frequency band in
small increments. To increment quickly,
press and hold until you find a station you
want to listen to.
Station Preset Buttons
This feature allows you to store your
favorite stations. They can be recalled by
selecting the appropriate frequency band
and pressing one of the preset buttons.
1. Select a frequency band.
2. Tune to the station required.
3. Press and hold one of the preset buttons. The audio unit will also mute
momentarily as confirmation.
You can repeat this on each frequency
band and for each preset button. Menu Button
This allows you to adjust all of the audio
system settings. Press the button
repeatedly until the required setting is
displayed. Use the cursor up or down arrow
buttons to adjust the following settings:
•
Clock hour.
• Clock minutes.
• 24 hour, 12 hour.
• Bass.
• Treble.
• Balance.
• Fade.
• RDS.
Sound Button
This allows you to adjust the sound
settings for bass, treble, balance or fade.
1. Press the sound button until the required setting is displayed.
2. Use the cursor up or down arrow buttons to select the required level.
Note: Fade settings are only adjustable if
there are speakers in the rear of your vehicle.
AUX Button
Connect your media device to the audio
unit. See
USB Port (page 347).
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Select your media device as the audio
source by pressing the AUX button. After
connecting your media device, the first
track will start to play automatically.
DIGITAL RADIO
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 that 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 HD Radio is on and you tune to a
station broadcasting HD Radio technology,
you may notice the HD Radio logo on your
screen. When this logo is available, you
may also see Title and Artist fields
on-screen. The multicast indicator appears in FM
mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.
The highlighted numbers 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. Other
multicast stations (HD2 through HD7) are
only available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
•
Scan
allows you to hear a brief
sampling of all available stations. This
feature still works when HD Radio
reception is on, although it does not
scan for HD2-HD7 channels. You may
see the HD logo appear if the station
has a digital broadcast.
• Memory presets
allow you to save an
active channel as a memory preset.
Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished. When
switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory
preset, the sound mutes before the
digital audio plays, because the system
has to reacquire the digital signal.
Note: 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
If 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.
Reception area
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-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal
again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-
HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in the
analog version. Once 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. Blending
is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to
analog sound.
Station blending
In order to provide the best possible
experience, use the contact form to report
any station issues found while listening to
a station broadcasting with HD Radio
technology. Independent entities own and
operate each station. These stations are
responsible for ensuring all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.
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Potential station issues
Action
Cause
Issues
No action required. This is a
broadcast issue.
This is poor time alignment
by the radio broadcaster.
Echo, stutter, skip or repeat
in audio.
Increase or decrease in
audio volume.
No action required. The
reception issue may clear up
as you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Sound fading or blending in
and out.
No action required. This is
normal behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
The digital multicast is not
available until the HD Radio
broadcast is decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is avail-
able.
There is an audio mute
delay when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset or
Direct Tune.
No action required. The
station is not available in
your current location.
The previously stored
multicast preset or direct
tune is not available in your
current reception area.
Cannot access HD2 or HD3
multicast channel when
recalling a preset or from a
direct tune.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
Text information does not
match currently playing
audio.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
There is no text information
shown for currently selected
frequency.
No action required. This is
normal behavior.
Pressing
Scan disables
HD2-HD7 channel search.
HD2-HD7 stations not found
when Scan is pressed.
* 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. SATELLITE RADIO
(If Equipped)
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio broadcasts a
variety of music, news, sports, weather,
traffic and entertainment satellite radio
channels. For more information and a
complete list of SiriusXM satellite radio
channels, visit www.siriusxm.com in the
United States, www.siriusxm.ca in Canada,
or call SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
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Note:
This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.
Satellite Radio Reception Factors Potential satellite radio reception issues
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.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
the audio system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . to indicate the
interference and the audio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal interfer-
ence
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
Note: SiriusXM 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. SiriusXM satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio service
that broadcasts a variety of music, sports,
news, weather, traffic and entertainment
programming. Your factory-installed
SiriusXM satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term,
which begins on the date of sale or lease
of your vehicle. See an 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 SiriusXM satellite radio
channels, and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call
SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial
Number (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify or
track your satellite radio account. When in
satellite radio mode, tune to channel 0.
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