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SYNCmedia features (if equipped)
176
Connecting your digital media player to SYNC176
SYNCmedia features 177
What’s playing? 178
Supported player, media formats and metadata information 178
Accessing and using your USB port 178
Streaming music from your phone 179
Using the Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 180
Using the play all feature 181
Selecting and playing specific artists 182
Selecting and playing specific albums 183
Selecting different genres 183
Accessing your playlists 184
Playing a specific track 185
Exploring the USB device 185
Accessing BT devices 186
Adding a new device in discovery or discoverable mode 187
Voice commands in media mode 188
SYNCEnd user license agreement
190
Index
198
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SYNC(IF EQUIPPED)
SYNCis a hands-free communications and entertainment system that
literally ‘syncs up’ with all other multimedia systems in your vehicle.
SYNCdelivers convenience with voice activated calling and hands-free
conversations, digital media player command and control as well as easy
to use voice commands. The world outside your vehicle cabin may be
chaotic, but inside, with SYNC, it’s always a smooth ride. All you have
to do is sync it and stow it. We’ll take care of the rest.
Welcome to the new world of ingenuity and passion - technology that is
both fun and functional. Welcome to SYNC.
Please visit www.SyncMyRide.com.
SYNCfeatures
SYNCoffers a variety of phone and media features, such as:
•Send and receive hands-free calls
•Play your digital music through voice activated commands
•Use voice recognition to access your cell phone’s contact list
•Transfer an active phone conversation to a hands-free environment
•Play music stored on your digital media player
•Use your device while charging through the USB port
•
Listen to music streaming from yourBluetoothenabled cellular phone
•Advanced voice recognition system fluent in English, French and Spanish
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2. Press the Rear DVD A or Rear
DVD B tab to access the desired
monitor system.
The previously loaded DVD will begin to play in the system.
USING SYNC(IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
SYNC— a hands-free
communication and entertainment
system which allows you to connect
and use a portable media player
through a USB port located in your
vehicle, pair aBluetoothenabled
cellular phone, and operate these
devices through your vehicle. Please
refer to theSYNCmediachapter
for more information on using portable media players with SYNCand
refer to theSYNCphonechapter for information on pairing your
Bluetoothenabled cellular phone and using the phone features.
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SYNCaudio voice control
This feature allows you to set the
system to automatically listen for
USB or SYNC voice commands first,
if desired. This eliminates the need
to say “USB” or “User Device”
before any of the SYNC media
commands.
When ‘On’ is selected, you do not need to say, “USB” or “User Device”
first to control a connected USB device.
When ‘Off’ is selected, you will need to say, “USB” or “User Device”
before all SYNC commands.
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ask you to say the command again. If you have Confirmation prompts
OFF, the system may assume it understood your request or may ask you
to repeat your request. If the system is unsure of what was asked, it will
prompt you to try again or ask for help.
Note:Even with Confirmation prompts turned OFF, you may be asked to
confirm certain settings occasionally.
HOW TO USE VOICE COMMANDS WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Press
or VOICE on your steering wheel controls to activate Voice
Recognition. Depending on the feedback setting, you will hear the
prompt, “Please say a command” followed by a tone, or you will hear a
tone, signaling that the system is ready to accept your command. Any
command spoken prior to the beep will not register with the system.
Speak the command clearly to ensure that the system is able to
recognize and perform the desired function. You can, at any time,
press
or VOICE and say “Help” for a list of possible commands.
The main categories of your voice commands are as follows:
•Navigation•Climate (if equipped)
•Audio•Jukebox
•Radio•Display mode
•User profile•Disc
•CD•DVD
•Video CD•Line in
•Phone (if equipped)•Rear DVD (if equipped)
•Voice settings•USB (if equipped)
•Dial (if equipped)•Bluetooth audio (if equipped)
•Tutorial•Confirmations
To access a list of all available voice commands:
1. Press the i button (
) on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Help’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Voice commands’ at the top of the screen.
4. Select the desired category.
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User profile voice commands
In order to create, edit, delete, or select a user profile through voice,
press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls. After the second
tone, say, “User Profile”. A tone will sound and the system will say, “User
profile, please say a command” (if in ‘Standard mode’) and another tone
will sound. After the second tone, you may say any of the following
commands:
•Create user profile 1•Create user profile 2
•Delete user profile 1•Delete user profile 2
•Select user profile 1•Select user profile 2
•Edit user profile 1•Edit user profile 2
•Help
SYNCaudio voice control
This feature allows you to set the
system to automatically listen for
USB or SYNC voice commands first,
if desired. This eliminates the need
to say “USB” or “User Device”
before any of the SYNC media
commands.
When ‘On’ is selected, you do not need to say, “USB” or “User Device”
first to control a connected USB device.
When ‘Off’ is selected, you will need to say, “USB” or “User Device”
before all SYNC commands.
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THX AUDIO SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED (LINCOLN VEHICLES ONLY)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the THXcertified premium audio
system. This system creates optimal
acoustic quality for all seating
positions and road conditions.
The system offers an advanced speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer and
equalizer.
SONY AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the SONY premium audio system.
This system creates optimal acoustic
quality and offers an advanced
speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer
and equalizer.
Voice commands in audio mode
When in audio mode, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls.
When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•On•Off
•Headphones•Headphones off
•Jukebox•Disc
•CD•DVD
•Video CD•Radio
•Sirius•Rear DVD
•SYNC•Line in
•USB•User Device
•Help•Phone
•Read Message
Note:If you are not in audio mode, press
or VOICE on the steering
wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Audio” and then any of the above
commands.
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•Driving Habits
•Construction Zones
•New Roads
Note:The system can consider traffic and construction conditions if the
data is available through SIRIUSTravel Link™ (if activated) and the
feature setting is enabled. (SIRIUSTravel Link™ is only available in the
U.S. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.)
CLEANING THE DISPLAY
Clean the display with a clean soft cloth such as one used for cleaning
glasses. If dirt or finger prints are still visible, apply a small amount of
alcohol to the cloth. Do not pour/spray alcohol onto the display. Do not
use detergent or any type of solvent to clean the display.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Autoplay:With Autoplay turned ON, SYNCallows you to listen to
music which has already been randomly indexed during the indexing
process. With Autoplay turned off, the chosen music will not begin to
play until all of the music has been indexed by SYNC. Depending on the
size of the material, this may take a few minutes.
Bluetooth enabled cellular phone:Any cellular phone which has the
Bluetoothwireless technology which will enable the phone to connect
with SYNCand exchange information wirelessly.
Comp:Compression
Dest:Destination
Digital media player / USB Device:This is a generic term used to
signify any of the following media devices: iPod, Zune™, “Plays from
device” players, and most USB drives (thumb drives, flash drives, PEN
drives, etc.)
Discoverable mode:A mode which allows otherBluetoothenabled
devices to find yourBluetoothenabled device.
Discovery mode:A mode which allows yourBluetoothenabled device
to search for other ‘discoverable’Bluetoothenabled devices.
DSP:Digital Signal Processing
ETA :Estimated Time of Arrival
FCC:Federal Communications Commission
GPS:Global Positioning System
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2. Select the ‘Settings’ tab on the
touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Advanced’.
4. Scroll using
/on the
touchscreen and select ‘Master
Reset’.
5. SYNCwill ask you to confirm.
Press YES to continue.
SYNCwill confirm when the
master reset is complete.
Installing a new application
You can download new software applications (if available) and then load
the desired applications onto SYNCthrough your USB port. Please refer
to www.SyncMyRide.com for more information.
To install any downloaded software:
1. Press the PHONE hard button.
2. Select the ‘Settings’ tab on the
touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Advanced’.
SYNCphone features (if equipped)
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CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER TO SYNC
1. Ensure that the vehicle and the system are ON.
2. Plug the media device into the USB port and ensure that the device is
ON. (Refer to your vehicle’sOwner’s guidefor exact USB port location.)
3. Press the MEDIA hard button on the system.
4. Select the ‘User Device’ tab.
5. Press ‘Source’ repeatedly until
USB appears.
6. Press ‘Music Library’.
7. Select from the listed features.
Please refer toUsing the Media
Music Librarylater in this chapter.
CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER TO SYNCVIA
VOICE COMMANDS
1. Ensure that the vehicle and the system are ON.
2. Plug the media device into the USB port and ensure that the device is
ON. (Refer to your vehicle’sOwner’s guidefor exact USB port location.)
3. Press VOICE or
. SYNCwill say, “ Main menu” and the listening
icon will appear in the display.
4. Say “User Device”. The system will say, “USB, please say a command.”
SYNCwill begin indexing the music media when the device is plugged
into the USB port. If your digital media player contains many media files,
INDEXING may appear in the display. When the indexing process is
complete, you may access the media content in your digital media player
using voice commands.
SYNCmedia features (if equipped)
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