2010 FORD F550 remote control

Radio Display Condition Action Required
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from
the SIRIUS
satellite
or SIRIUS
tower to
the vehicle antenna. You are in a location that is
blocking the SIRIUS
signal
(i.e., tunnel, under an
overpass, dense foliage, etc).
The system is working
properly. When you move into
an open area, the signal
should return.
UPDATING Update of channel
programming in
progress. No action required. The
process may take up to three
minutes.
CALL SIRIUS

1–888–539–7474 Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUS
satellite
radio. Call SIRIUS
at
1–888–539–7474 to re-activate
or resolve subscription issues.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System
(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs
and to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. The
DVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is
compatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and certain CD-ROM media.
Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and
controls as well as the very important safety information.
Note: Any notations or restrictions on individual DVD system controls
are applicable to the overhead controls as well as to duplicate controls
found on the remote control.
Quick start
Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets of
wireless infrared (IR) headphones and a wireless infrared (IR) remote
control. Entertainment Systems
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5. Press VIDEO on the DVD system to change the video source to
DVD-AUX. If your source is properly plugged in, it will appear on the
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. If your auxiliary source does not
have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal
from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. If the video
source is set to DVD-AUX, the display will automatically turn on if a
video signal is detected.
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):
You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless headphones.
Refer to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired
headphones for further information.
• Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not
included)
You can access dual play mode in any of the following ways:
• If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system:
a. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is turned on. Inserting a DVD into
the system will automatically activate dual play mode.
b. Press the RADIO or MEDIA hard button on the navigation system.
Select the ‘Rear Zone’ tab on the touchscreen and select ‘On’ for the
headphones and ‘Enabled’ for the rear controls. To return to single
zone, select ‘Off’ for the headphones and ‘Disabled’ for the rear
controls.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a radio:
a. Press the headphone/speaker ( / ) button on the remote
control or DVD system. Press again to return to single play mode.
b. Press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time.
Press again to return to single play mode.
A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control
Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled).
• Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel (A or
B). The audio source will be shown on the display. You may change
the active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button.
Note: Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2,
SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and
AUX sources.
Note: Refer to Single play/Dual play for more information.Entertainment Systems
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4. (Fast forward): Press and
release for the next chapter or
track. Press and hold to forward
search a DVD, Video CD, or FES CD in DVD/CD mode.
5. / (Play/Pause): Press
(Play) to select DVD mode (and to
turn the DVD system on if it is off).
If a disc is present, it will resume or begin to play. Press (Pause) while
playing a disc to pause a DVD or CD.
6. On/Off: Press to turn the DVD
system On/Off.
7. VIDEO: Press repeatedly to cycle
through the following video state
options which will be indicated on
the bottom right hand corner of the
display: DVD DISC, DVD-AUX,
NON-DVD and Off (no indicator). If you select the DVD-AUX video
source, the display will turn off if there is no video signal detected. When
a video signal is detected on the auxiliary video input, and the display is
in the DVD-AUX video mode, the display will automatically turn on.
8. Infrared (IR) Receiver & Transmitter: System sensor which reads
the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the
infrared (IR) wireless headphones.
9. LCD screen: The eight inch diagonal screen rotates down to view and
up into housing to store when not in use. Ensure that the screen is
latched into the housing when being stored.
10. Volume: If your vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system,
this function is only available when
in dual play mode. For all other
vehicles, when in single play mode,
press to increase (
) or decrease ( ) the volume over all speakers.
When in Dual Play, press to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume
for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled
with the rotary dial on the right ear piece.)Entertainment Systems
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Remote control
Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with the
remote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player.
Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player.
1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment
System) ON/OFF.
2. Cursor controls: Use in various active menus to advance the cursor
up/down/left/right. When not in a Menu, the left and right cursor controls
decrease and increase the display brightness.
3. DISPLAY: Press to access the on-screen display of the FES functions
and adjustments.
4. RETURN: Press to return to the previous menu screen.
5. ANGLE (DVD dependent): Press to select the angle to view the
scene.
6. Channel A/B: Press to select either A or B headphones and then use
the MEDIA control to select the desired playing media for the
headphones.Entertainment Systems
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21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired
language.
22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option.
23. ILLUMINATION : Press to illuminate the remote control and
backlight all of the buttons.
Battery replacement
Batteries are supplied with the
remote control unit. Since all
batteries have a limited shelf life,
replace them when the unit fails to
control the DVD player.
Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries.
The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with
the unit.Entertainment Systems
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Single Play: Single play consists of all occupants in the vehicle listening
to the same playing media over the front and rear speakers. When the
DVD system is on, and the same source is playing through the front and
rear speakers, SINGLE PLAY will appear in the front radio display.
Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen
to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. With the
DVD and Rear Seat Controls turned ON, the rear seat passengers may
choose to listen to the radio, CD, MP3, DVD, DVD-AUX or SYNC
(if
equipped) media sources over headphones while the front speakers play
the chosen selection for the front audio system, they may listen to
another over the headphones. DUAL PLAY will appear in the radio
display.
When both the front seat passengers and the rear seat passengers listen
to the same audio source, SHARED MODE will appear on the radio.
Note: If the front seat passengers are listening to the radio, the rear seat
passengers can also listen to the radio; however, they will be limited to
listening to the same radio channel.
You can access dual play mode in any of the following ways:
• If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system:
a. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is turned on. Inserting a DVD into
the system will automatically activate dual play mode.
b. Press the RADIO or MEDIA hard button on the navigation system.
Select the ‘Rear Zone’ tab on the touchscreen and select ‘On’ for the
headphones and ‘Enabled’ for the rear controls. To return to single
zone, select ‘Off’ for the headphones and ‘Disabled’ for the rear
controls.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a radio:
a. Press the headphone/speaker (
/ ) button on the remote
control or DVD system. Press again to return to single play mode.
b. Press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time.
Press again to return to single play mode.
The headphone control will now be active and a green light next to the
A or B headphone control buttons will illuminate. The system can output
two different audio sources over the headphones. These are called
Channel A and Channel B. Both Channel A and Channel B can be
listened to on the wired headphones (not included) or on the infrared
(IR) wireless headphones. Entertainment Systems
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Safety information
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the
system and retain for future reference.
Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Family Entertainment
System (FES). See your dealer.
Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment.
WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.
WARNING: The front glass on the liquid crystal display (LCD)
flip-down screen may break when hit with a hard surface. If the
glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material. In case of
contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
WARNING: The driver should not attempt to operate any
function of the DVD system while the vehicle is in motion. Give
full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road in a safe
place before inserting or extracting DVDs from the system. A remote
control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to
operate the FES functions without distracting the driver.
Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive
periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.
Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Family Entertainment
System (FES).Entertainment Systems
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MAP LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The dome lamp turns on when:
• any door is opened,
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on, and
• any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
off.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp
• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens
Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present. Lights
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