audio LINCOLN MKC 2015 Owner's Manual

"BROWSE"
"Sirius Channel Guide" *
"USB" **
"Help"
* This command is only usable if you have an
active subscription to Sirius satellite radio.
** For more commands in SD card or USB
mode, see the "SD Card and USB Port"
section of this chapter.
Your voice system allows you to change
audio sources with a simple voice command.
For example, if you are listening to music on
a USB device, then want to switch to a
satellite radio channel, simply press the voice
button on the steering wheel controls and
say the name of the Sirius station (such as,
"the Highway"). The following voice
commands are available at the top level of
the voice session no matter which current
audio source you are listening to (such as a
USB device or Sirius satellite radio). Note:
This is only available when your
MyFord Touch system language is set to
North American English. Sample commands
"<87.9-107.9>""<530-1710>"
"" *
"AM <530-1710>"
"FM <87.9-107.9>"
"Play [album] " **
"Play [artist] " **
"Play [genre] " **
"Play [playlist] " **
"Play [song] " **
"Play " Sample commands
"Play by "
"Sirius <0-223>" *
"Sports games" *
* This command is only usable if you have an
active subscription to Sirius satellite radio.
** The commands that have [ ] around the
word means that the word is optional. For
example, if you say, "Play Metallica", this is
the same as the voice command, "Play [artist]
".
AM/FM Radio Touch the AM or FM tab to listen
to the radio.
To change between AM and FM presets, just
touch the
AM or FM tab.
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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 following indicators on
your screen:
The HD Radio logo either blinks when
acquiring a digital station, and then stays
solid when digital audio is playing, or is grey
when acquiring a digital station, and then
changes to orange when digital audio is
playing. 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.
TAG allows you to save a song to download
later when you are on an acquired HD Radio
station and the feature is on. To turn the
feature on and use it:
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 transfers it to your
portable music player (if supported) when
you connect it to the system. The system
automatically transfers the tag to your
player (if already connected) and a
pop-up confirms the transfer.
4. When you access iTunes with 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:
•
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.
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 broa\
dcast 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 analo\
g
to digital. Blending is the shift from analog to digital sound or digita\
l back to analog sound.
Station blending
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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. 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 available.
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.
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"TUNE"
"Preset <#>" "Help"
* If available.
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated) Press the lower left corner of the
touchscreen, and then select the
SIRIUS tab.
Memory Presets
Save a channel by pressing and holding one
of the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the channel.
Sound returns when finished.
ALERT
Save the current song, artist, or team as a
favorite. The system alerts you when it plays
again on any channel. Replay
Replay audio on the current channel. You
can replay approximately 45 minutes of
audio as long as you have remained tuned
to the current station. Changing stations
erases the previous audio.
While in replay mode:
•
Press and release the seek buttons to
hear the previous or next song.
• Press and hold the seek buttons to
reverse or fast forward in the current
track.
• Press play or pause to play or pause the
audio.
• Press
Replay to return to live audio if you
have been using the feature to replay
audio.
Scan
Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of
channels.
Options
Touch this button to view and adjust various
media settings. Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
•
Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• THX Deep Note Demo
• DSP (Digital Signal processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these
sound settings.
Set Category for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category of music
you would like to search for. You can then
choose to either seek or scan for the stations
playing that category.
Parental Lockout
This allows 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.
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Sirius Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and
other materials 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 a\
udio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal interfer-
ence Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Radio display
No action required. This message should
disappear shortly.
Radio requires more than two seconds to
produce audio for the selected channel.
Acquiring...
If this message does not clear shortly, or with
an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have
a fault. See an authorized dealer for service.
There is an internal module or system failure
present.
Sat Fault/Sirius System Failure.
Tune to another channel or choose another
preset.
The channel is no longer available.
Invalid Channel.
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"USB" or "SD CARD"
"Browse" *
"Next"
"Pause" "Play"
"Play album " "Play all"
"Play artist "
"Play audiobook " "Play author "
"Play composer " "Play folder "
"Play genre "
"Play playlist "
"Play podcast "
"Play podcast episode " "USB" or "SD CARD"
"Play similar music"
"Play song " "Previous"
"Repeat all"
"Repeat off "
"Repeat one" "Shuffle"
"Shuffle album" "Shuffle off "
"What's this?" "Help"
* If you have said you would like to browse
your USB or SD card, the system prompts
you to specify what you would like to browse.
When prompted, see the following "Browse"
chart. "BROWSE"
"Album " "All albums""All artists"
"All audiobooks" "All authors"
"All composers" "All folders"
"All genres"
"All playlists"
"All podcasts" "All songs"
"Artist "
"Audiobook " "Author "
"Composer "
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"BROWSE"
"Folder " "Genre "
"Playlist "
"Podcast " "Help"
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information
SYNC is 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.
It is also able to organize your indexed media
from your playing device by metadata tags.
Metadata tags, which are descriptive
software identifiers embedded in the media
files, provide information about the file. If your indexed media files contain no
information embedded in these metadata
tags, SYNC may classify the empty metadata
tags as Unknown.
Bluetooth Audio
Your system allows you to stream audio over
your vehicle's speakers from your connected,
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone. To access, press the lower left
corner on the touchscreen, then
select the
BT Stereo tab.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands If you are listening to a Bluetooth
audio device, press the voice
button on the steering wheel
control. When prompted, say "Next song",
"Pause", "Play" or "Previous song".
If you are not listening to a Bluetooth audio
device, press the voice button and, after the
tone, say "Next song", "Pause", "Play" or
"Previous song". Line In (Auxiliary Input Jack) WARNINGS
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 handheld 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. For safety reasons, do not connect or
adjust the settings on your portable
music player while your vehicle is moving.
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WARNINGS
Store the portable music player in a
secure location, such as the center
console or the glove box, when your vehicle
is moving. Hard objects may become
projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which
may increase the risk of serious injury. The
audio extension cable must be long enough
to allow the portable music player to be
safely stored while your vehicle is moving. The auxiliary input jack allows you to connect
and play music from your portable music
player through your vehicle speakers. You
can use any portable music player designed
for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male 1/8th-inch
(3.5 millimeter) connectors at each end.
1.
Switch off the engine, radio and portable
music player. Set the parking brake and
put the transmission in position P.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the auxiliary
input jack. 3.
Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned
FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and
adjust its volume to half its maximum
level.
6. Press
AUX until LINE or LINE IN appears
in the display. You should hear music
from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music
player until it reaches the volume level
of the FM station or CD. Do this by
switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
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SYNC Services quick tips
You can personalize your Services feature to provide quicker access to your most used or favorite information.
You can save address points, such as work or home. You can also save favorite information like sports teams,
such as Detroit Lions, or a news category. You can learn more about personalization by logging onto
www.SYNCMyRide.com.
Personalizing
Press the voice button at any time (while connected to SYNC Services) to interrupt a voice prompt or an audio
clip (such as a sports report) and say your voice command.
Push to interrupt
Your subscription is associated with your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phon\
e number, not your VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number). You can pair and connect your phone to any vehicle equipped with SYNC Services and
continue enjoying your personalized services.
Portable
SYNC Services Voice Commands When a route has been
downloaded (non-navigation
systems), press the voice button
on the steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say any of the following
commands: "SERVICES"
"Cancel route"
"Navigation voice off " "Navigation voice on" "Next turn"
"Route status"
"Route summary" "SERVICES"
"Services"
"Update route" "Help"
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