2005 FORD F150 radio

Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Ambiance(Available on Audiophile radios only): This feature gives the
feeling of“being there”to your music, creating increased clarity as well
as an open and spacious feel to the music. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
to turn on/off. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease
the level of ambiance.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only):
Use
//SEEK, SEEKselect and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto turn 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.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
RDS(Available on Audiophile radios only): 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. RDS (only
available in FM mode) must be activated to access the Traffic, Find and
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Show functions.
To activate, press and hold MENU until TRAFFIC appears in the display.
This indicates RDS is active. Press MENU consecutively to scroll through
Traffic, Find, Show or RDS ON. Use
SEEK, SEEKto
activate/deactivate the functions. To deactivate RDS, scroll to RDS ON
and press
SEEK, SEEKso the display reads RDS OFF. When
RDS is Off, you will not be able to access Traffic, Find or Show
functions.
Traffic(Available on Audiophile radios only): Allows you to hear traffic
broadcasts. Use
/to turn on/off, then useSEEK, SEEKor
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:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music
category. Use
/to find the desired program type, then use
SEEK, SEEKor SCAN to begin the search.
Show:Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program
type. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto show type, name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:This control currently not
supported.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order on the selected CD.
8.Compress (Compression):In
CD mode, brings soft and loud CD
passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
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9.Repeat:Press to repeat the
current CD track.
10.Fast forward:Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
11.Rewind:Press to manually
reverse in a CD track.
12.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
13.Scan:Press for a brief sampling
of radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
14.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
15.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
16.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal”listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
18.LOAD:Press to load a CD. Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs.
19.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
Press and hold to auto eject all CDs
present in the system.
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20.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
FORD PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM
(LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)
1.
/Tune/Disc selector:
Press to manually go up or down
the radio frequency or to select a
desired disc. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media.
3.Menu:Press to toggle through
the following modes:
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MP3 Track/Folder Mode:In Track Mode, pressSEEKto scroll
through all tracks on the disc. In Folder mode, press
SEEKto
scroll through the main folder and any subfolders. Only tracks within the
selected folder are accessible.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
Repeat:Press to repeat the current CD track.
Treble:Press to adjust the treble setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Bass:Press to adjust the bass setting. Use
//SEEK,
SEEK
.
Balance:Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Fade:Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.
Use
//SEEK, SEEK.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume automatically changes slightly
with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust.
Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only):
Use
//SEEK, SEEKselect and optimize sound for ALL
SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .
Use
//SEEKto turn 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.
Setting the clock:Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is
displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the hours/minutes.
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Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. Use/to turn
on/off, then use
SEEKor 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.
RDS: Press MENU consecutively to scroll through RDS Find Program
Type or RDS show name/type. Press
/,SEEKto turn RDS
on/off.
RDS Find Program Type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations
for the desired music category. Press
/to select from: ANY,
Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/Rb, RELIGUS, Rock, Soft, Top 40. Then
use
SEEKor SCAN to begin the search.
RDS Show Name/Type:Allows you to display the name of the radio
station or program type. Use
//SEEK, SEEKto show type,
name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no
auxiliary sources are available, NO
AUX AUDIO will be displayed.
5.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
6.Text:Press to view the MP3 file
name and text information.
7.Shuffle:Press to play tracks in
random order. Press to turn on/off.
8.FOLDER:Press to access next
folder on MP3 discs, if folders are
available.
9.FOLDER:press to access the
previous folder on MP3 discs, if
folders are available.
10.Fast forward:Press to
manually advance in a CD track.
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11.Rewind:Press to manually
reverse in a CD track.
12.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
13.Scan:Press for a brief sampling
of radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
14.Seek:Press to access the next
strong station or track.
15.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
16.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal”listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
18.LOAD:Press to load a CD. Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs.
19.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
Press and hold to auto eject all CDs
present in the system.
20.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System
(FES). Refer to theDVD Supplement Guidefor further information on
your system.
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
CD/CD PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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