2005 FORD EXPLORER radio

Clock:Press MENU until HOURS or MINUTES is displayed. Press
SELto decrease/ increase hours or minutes.
Compression:In CD mode, compression brings soft and loud passages
together for a more consistent listening level. Press MENU until
COMPRESS is displayed. Use SEL to toggle on/off.
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 until SPEED VOL X appears in the
display. Then press SEL to increase/decrease the volume setting. The
level will appear in the display.
Dolby:In tape mode, press MENU until DOLBY B XX appears in the
display. Press SEL to toggle ON/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.
Folder/Track Mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in
the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disk are
accessible) MODE.
Autoset:Press MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press SEL
to toggle on/off. Allows you to set the strongest local stations without
losing your original memory preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. 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.
8.REPEAT:Repeats current
CD/MP3 track when active (ON).
Press to show repeat status. Press
again to toggle status.
9.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
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Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
10.SHUFFLE:Plays CD/MP3
tracks in random order when active
(ON). Press to show shuffle status.
Press again to toggle status.
11.TEXT/SEL:The filename, song
title, artist or album text may be
viewed while playing an MP3
selection. Press TEXT to scroll through the text fields. The display will
scroll through all of the text in the current field before changing to the
next field. (TEXT must be pressed within three seconds of the previous
button press to proceed to the next/last text display. ) The last text field
shown on the display will become the new display message default.
TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your radio
comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite
reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions
are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer installed satellite kit
only available in the continental United States.
Select:Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menu selections.
12.FOLDER
: Press to access
the next MP3 directory folder.
13.FOLDER
: Press to access
the previous MP3 directory folder.
14.Bass:Press BASS; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the bass output.
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Treble:Press TREB; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the treble output.
15.Fast Forward (FF):In CD
mode, press and hold to fast
forward. In tape mode, press to
activate fast forward. Press FF again
to return to play.
16.Rewind (REW):In CD mode,
press and hold to reverse CD. In
tape mode, press to rewind. Press
REW again to return to play.
17.Memory preset buttons:To set a station: Press BAND to select the
frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2), tune to a station, press and hold a
preset button until sound returns.
18.Scan:Press to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable stations,
tape selections or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
19.Tune/CAT:TUNE: Works in
radio mode only. Press
TUNE
/to change frequency
down/up.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer installed
satellite kit only available in the continental United States.
For information regarding SIRUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free
888–539–SIRIUS (888–539–7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at
www.siriusradio.com.
20.Seek:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station, tape selection or CD
track.
FF2
REW1
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21.BAND:Press to toggle through
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
22.Cassette door:Insert the cassette with the opening to the right.
23.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase/decrease
volume.
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH
SIX CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)
1.SEEK:Press and release
SEEK
/for previous/next
strong station or track.
2.TEXT:The filename (Fi), song
title (So), artist text (Ar) or album
text (AL) may be viewed while
playing an MP3 selection. When MP3 selection text is shown on the
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message display its corresponding text indicator (Fi, So, Ar, or AL) is
shown in the elapsed time display. Press TEXT to scroll through the text
fields. The display will scroll all of the text in the current field before
changing to the next field. (TEXT must be pressed within 3 seconds of
the previous button press to proceed to the next/last text display.)
TEXT is also available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer
installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States.
3.AUX:This function is not
operational.
4.MUTE:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again to return to
playing media
5.EJ:Press to eject a CD. Press EJ
and a memory preset to eject a
specific disc. Press and hold to eject
all loaded discs.
6.Bass:Press BASS; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the bass output.
Treble:Press TREB; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the treble output.
7.Select:Use with Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fade and other menu
functions.
8.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
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9.Menu:Press and hold MENU to
access RDS on/off. Use SEL to
toggle RDS on/off. Press MENU
again to access Traffic mode,
Program Type mode or Show Type mode. (MENU must be pressed
within 10 seconds to proceed to the next RDS mode).
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press
SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is
broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most
U.S. markets.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Press and hold MENU until RDS XX is shown in the display. Press MENU
until FIND appears in the display. Use SEL to scroll through music types.
Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a station playing the requested music
category.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters or music format.
Press and hold MENU until RDS XX is shown in the display Press MENU
until SHOW appears in the display. Use SEL to select NAME or TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press the SEL control to enable the
compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.
Occupancy mode:Press MENU until occupancy mode appears in the
display. Press SEL to select ALL SEATS, DRIVER SEAT or REAR SEATS
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 to toggle
ON/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.
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Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU until SPEED VOL X appears in the display. Then press SEL
to increase (
) or decrease () the volume setting. The level will
appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (
) or decrease () the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
Folder/Track Mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in
the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within
selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are
accessible) MODE.
10.REPEAT:Repeats current
CD/MP3 track when active (ON).
Press to show repeat status. Press
again to toggle status.
11.SHUFFLE:Plays CD/MP3
tracks in random order when active
(ON). Press to show shuffle status.
Press again to toggle status.
12.FOLDER
: Press to access
the next MP3 directory.
13.FOLDER
: Press to access
the previous MP3 directory.
14.FF(Fast forward): In CD mode,
press until desired selection is
reached.
15.REW(Rewind): In CD mode,
press until desired selection is
reached.
16.SAT (if equipped):Your radio
comes equipped with Satellite Ready
capability. The kit to enable the
Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer installed
satellite kit only available in the continental United States.
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17.BAND:Press to toggle between
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
18.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
19.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
20.Load:Press to load a CD. Press
LOAD and a memory preset to load
to a specific disc slot. Press and
hold to load up to six discs.
21.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12
cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
22.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a
brief sampling of radio stations or
CD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop.
23.Disc/Tune:Press
orto
manually tune down/up the radio frequency band, or to listen to the
previous/next CD.
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