2006 FORD F150 Owners Manual

Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3/Satellite Compatible
Sound System (if equipped)
1.
/Tune/Disc selector:In
radio mode, press to manually go up
(
) or down () the radio
frequency.
In menu mode, use to select various settings.
In CD mode, press to select the desired disc.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press
/to enter TEXT
MODE and scroll through the current song title, artist, channel category
and Sirius Long Channel Name.
In TEXT MODE, occasionally, the display text requires additional text to
be displayed. When the>indicator is active press the SEEK > to view
the additional display text. When the<indicator is active press the <
SEEK to view to the previous display text.
In CATEGORY MODE, press
/to scroll through the list of
available Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to
Catetory ModeunderMenufor further information.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
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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:
CATEGORY(Satellite Radio if equipped): Press MENU until the
currently active category appears in the display (CATEGORY MODE). In
CATEGORY MODE, press
/to scroll through the list of available
Sirius channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press
SEEKor
SCAN to select the category. After a category is selected, press SEEK to
search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). To select
a different category, press MENU until the category appears in the
display. Press
/to select a different category. You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available Sirius categories and channels.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
TREB (Treble):Press MENU until TREBLE appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the treble levels.
BASS:Press MENU until BASS appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the bass levels.
BAL (Balance):Press MENU until the balance display appears.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
FADE:Press MENU until the fade display appears.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the audio between the back and
front speakers.
SPEED VOL (Speed sensitive volume):Radio volume automatically
changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind
noise. Press MENU until SSV appears in the display.
Use
//SEEKto adjust the levels. The recommended level
is 1–3. OFF turns the Speed Sensitive Volume off and level 7 is the
maximum setting.
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Occupancy mode:(Available on Audiophile radios only): Press MENU
repeatedly to access. Press
//SEEKto optimize sound for
ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.
CLOCK (Setting the clock):Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINS is displayed. Press
//SEEKto adjust the
hours/minutes.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll through all tracks on the disc.
In Folder mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll only through tracks
within the selected folder.
Compression:Available only in CD mode, compression brings soft and
loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.
Repeat:Available only in CD mode. Press to repeat the current CD
track.
RDS(Available on Audiophile radios only): RDS is available in FM mode,
and allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of
music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top
40. RDS must be activated to access Find and Show functions.
To activate,press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the
display. Use
/.SEEKto toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is
on, press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS. When
RDS is Off, you will not be able to access Find and Show functions.
Find:RDS must be activated to access the Find function. Find allows
you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music category.
Use
/to find the desired program type, then useSEEKor
SCAN to begin the search.
Show:RDS must be activated to access the Show function. Show allows
you to display the name of the radio station or program type.
Use
//SEEKto show type, name or none.
4.Aux:Press to toggle between
FES/DVD and AUX. If no auxiliary
sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.
If equipped with Satellite Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2
and SAT3 modes.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
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5.Seek:In radio mode,
press
/to access the
previous/next strong station.
In CD mode, press
/to
access the previous/next CD track.
In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), press
SEEKto seek to the
previous/next channel. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock,
News, etc.), press
SEEKto seek to the previous/next channel in
the selected category. Press and hold
SEEKto fast seek through
the previous /next channels.
In TEXT MODE, press
SEEKto view the previous/additional
display text.
In CATEGORY MODE, press
SEEKto select a category.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
6.Text:In CD mode, this feature
reads and displays track song title,
artist name and album title.
7.Shuffle:Press to play the tracks
in random order.
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.
11.Rewind:Press to manually
reverse in a CD track.
12.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset control until sound returns. You may store up to
six stations in each frequency band for a total of 18.
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In Satellite Radio mode (if equipped), there are 18 available presets, six
each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
13.Scan:In radio mode, press for a
brief sampling of radio stations.
Press again to stop.
In CD mode, press for a brief sampling of CD tracks. Press again to stop.
In Satellite radio mode (if equipped), press to hear a brief sampling of
the next channels. Press again to stop. In CATEGORY MODE, press
SCAN to hear a brief sampling of the channels in the selected category.
Press again to stop.
Satellite radio is available only in the continental United States.
14.AM/FM:Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.
15.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.
16.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
17.LOAD:Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a memory preset
to load to a specific slot. Press and
hold to autoload up to six CDs.
18.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
Press and hold to auto eject all CDs
present in the system. If there is no
CD present, the display will read NO CD.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
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 a 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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Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Clean using a circular motion.
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.
Dirty, warped or damaged CDs, 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 authorized dealer for further
information.
Audio system warranty and service:Refer to theWarranty Guide
for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your
dealer or qualified technician.
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
Satellite radio channels:Satellite radio frequencies are established by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SIRIUS Satellite Radio
broadcasts within a frequency range of 2320.0 MHz-2332.5 MHz. This
frequency range is sub-divided into over 120 channels of music, news,
sports, weather and traffic programming. For a complete set of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio channels, visit www.sirius.com or call SIRIUS at
1.888.539.7474. For a quick reference of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio
channel guide, refer to theSirius Welcome Kit.
Satellite radio reception factors:To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio
system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite
radio reception performance:
•Antenna Obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the
antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material on the vehicle roof as far away from the antenna as possible.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.
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•Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.
Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO
SIGNAL to indicate the interference.
SIRIUS satellite radio service:SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a continental
U.S. based satellite radio service that broadcasts over 120 channels of
music, sports, news and entertainment coast-to-coast. A service fee is
required in order to receive SIRIUS service. Vehicles that are equipped
with a factory installed SIRIUS Satellite Radio system include:
•Hardware and limited subscription term, which begins on the date or
sale or lease of the vehicle. Extended subscription terms are available.
Please contact SIRIUS at (888) 539.7474 for pricing and details.
Bundled subscription term includes:
•Pre-selected line-up of music, news, sports, talk and childrens’
channels. You may also request the full channel line-up at no
additional charge by calling SIRIUS at (888) 539.7474.
•Online media player access: providing access to all 65 SIRIUS music
channels over the internet. Call SIRIUS at (888) 539.7474 to obtain
login instructions and your password.
Note:SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add
or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford
Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming
changes.
Satellite Serial Number:This 12 digit Satellite Serial Number is
needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will
need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in SDARS
radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing
AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously.
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