manual radio set LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2010 Owners Manual

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RBDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RBDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RBDS-equipped stations for
a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
With RBDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed.
One of the various program types will appear. Press
SEL-TEXT
to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a
station playing the requested music category.
Show TYPE:Selects between displaying the station’s call letters or
music format when RBDS is enabled. Press MENU until SHOW XX
appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto select NAME or
TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU repeatedly until
COMP (compression) is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto enable
the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed.
Press
SEL-TEXTagain to disable the feature when COMPRESS
ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will appear in the
display.
Occupancy mode:(if equipped): Press MENU repeatedly until
occupancy mode appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto
select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display.
Press
SEL-TEXTto turn ON or OFF. When the six strongest
stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If
there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one
in the remaining presets.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and
SEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
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Dolby:Works in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU
until DOLBY XX appears in the display. Press SEL/TEXT to turn ON or
OFF.
The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Armrest (if equipped):If your vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat
Audio controls, this feature will be listed in Menu mode.
Press
SEL-TEXTto turn ON or OFF. When the feature is turned
ON, rear seat passengers can adjust the settings of the front audio stem.
For further information, refer toRear Console Audio Controls (if
equipped)later in this chapter.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with a separate in-dash
clock. Refer toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on
how to set the time.
8.Cassette:Insert a cassette facing to the right.
9.TUNE:Press to manually go up
or down the radio frequency.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
10.Side 1–2:Press to access the
next side of the cassette tape. The
display will indicate whether TAPE
1orTAPE2isplaying.
11.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station, tape
selection or CD track. Press and
hold to advance/reverse in the current CD track.
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2.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station or CD
track. Press and hold to
advance/reverse in the current CD track.
3.TUNE/CAT:Press to manually go
up or down the radio frequency.
CAT is only available when equipped
with Satellite radio. Your vehicle may be equipped with Satellite ready
capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your
authorized dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the
dealer installed kit.Check with your authorized dealer for
availability.
4.MUTE:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media or turn the volume
control to adjust the volume.
5.Eject:Press to eject CD(s) when
the ignition is on or off. Numbers
will illuminate in the display
indicating which CD slots are loaded with CDs. To eject a specific CD,
press eject and the corresponding preset number. If no preset is
selected, the system will eject the currently selected CD. Press and hold
to eject all loaded discs.
Note:If the CD is not removed within approximately 15 seconds, the
system will reload the disc and begin play if the system is on.
6.BASS:Press BASS; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of bass
output.
TREB (Treble):Press TREB; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of treble
output.
7.BAL (Balance):Press BAL; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
TREBBASSSEL-TEXT+
FADEBALSEL-TEXT+
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PressSEL-TEXTagain to disable the feature when COMPRESS
ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will illuminate in
the display.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Premium plus audios): Press MENU
until occupancy mode appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto
select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXT
to turn ON or OFF. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station
stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong
stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
When activated, AUTOSET will appear in the display when any of the
preset controls are pressed.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use
SEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Armrest ON/OFF:Press MENU repeatedly until Armrest ON/OFF
appears. Use
SEL-TEXTto toggle the rear console audio controls
ON or OFF (if equipped).
Setting the clock:Your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock. Refer
toClockin theDriver Controlschapter for instructions on how to set
the time.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition and audio
system off, you may press the
volume control to momentarily view the clock.
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