2012 FORD SUPER DUTY radio

AM
1. Ensure that the system is on.
2. Press the RADIO hard button.
3. Select the ‘AM’ tab on the touchscreen. Once in AM mode, you may
select from ‘Show Options’ and ‘Show Presets’.
4. Press ‘Show Options’ to select from:
•Scan:Press for a brief sampling
of all listenable stations. Press
again to disable and remain on
the current selection.
•Scan Presets:Press for a brief
sampling of all the stations held
in the memory presets.
•Autoset Presets:The autoset
feature allows you to set strong
radio stations without losing your original preset stations. This feature
is helpful on trips when traveling between cities with different radio
stations.
To enable, select AUTOSET PRESETS and the six strongest stations
in your current area will be set as presets. To return to your original
presets, press AUTOSET PRESETS again and the feature will disable.
•HD Radio (if available):Press to activate HD Radio broadcasts. This
enables you to receive radio broadcasts digitally, (where available),
providing a better quality sound with clear reception and no station
drop off, static or distortion. When this feature is not activated or HD
Radio broadcasts are not available, you will receive analog radio
broadcasts. Refer toHD Radio Informationin the following section
for more information.Note:HD Radio broadcasts not available in all
markets.
5. Press SHOW PRESETS to view the preset stations. To set or change a
preset station, press and hold any of the memory presets buttons (1–6)
or any of the soft key memory preset buttons on the screen while on the
desired station. The new station will replace the previous one recorded.
FM
1. Ensure that the system is on.
2. Press the RADIO hard button.
3. Select the ‘FM’ tab on the touchscreen. Press again to toggle between
FM1 or FM2. Once in FM mode, you may select between ‘Show Options’
and ‘Show Presets’.
Audio features
34
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)

4. Press ‘Show Options’ to select
from:
•Scan:Press for a brief sampling of all listenable stations. Press again
to disable and remain on the current selection.
•Scan Presets:Press for a brief sampling of all the stations held in the
memory presets.
•Autoset Presets:The autoset feature allows you to set strong radio
stations without losing your original preset stations. This feature is
helpful on trips when traveling between cities with different radio
stations.
To enable, select AUTOSET PRESETS and the six strongest stations
in your current area will be set as presets. To return to your original
presets, press AUTOSET PRESETS again and the feature will disable.
•HD Radio (if available):Press to activate HD Radio broadcasts. This
enables you to receive radio broadcasts digitally, (where available),
providing a better quality sound with clear reception and no station
drop off, static or distortion. When this feature is not activated or HD
Radio broadcasts are not available, you will receive analog radio
broadcasts. Refer toHD Radio Informationin the following section
for more information.Note:HD Radio broadcasts not available in all
markets.
•Multicast (if available):When HD Radio broadcasts are available,
this button will appear if the selected station has more than one
digital broadcast. HD1 signifies the main programming status and is
available in analog and digital broadcasts. Any additional multicast
stations (HD2–HD8) are digitally broadcast and can be accessed by
pressing the multicast button. Refer toHD Radio Informationin the
following section for more information.
Audio features
35
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)

•Set PTY/ALL:Press to select a program type, (as well as between All
Radio and All HD stations). Once selected, the type will be displayed
above the SET PTY button. Press SEEK or SCAN to initiate a search
up or down the frequency. The search will stop when the desired
program type has been reached.
Note:The system will scan the frequency band three times for the
chosen program type. If the program type is unavailable in your
reception range, the system will return to the previous station.
5. Press ‘Show Presets’ to view the preset stations. To set or change a
preset station, press and hold any of the presets while on the desired
station. The new station will replace the previous one recorded.
Radio voice commands
While listening to the radio, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•On•Off
•<530–1710>•<87.7–107.9>
•AM <530–1710>•FM <87.7–107.9>
•AM•FM1
•FM2•Preset <1–6>
•AM preset <1–6>•FM1 preset <1–6>
•FM2 preset <1–6>•Tune
•Help
Note:If you are not listening to the radio, press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Radio” and then press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls again and you can say any of
the above commands.
*If you have said, “Tune”, you can then say any the following
commands:
•<530–1710>•<87.7–107.9>
•AM <530–1710>•FM <87.7–107.9>
•AM•FM1
•FM2•Preset <1–6>
•AM preset <1–6>•FM1 preset <1–6>
•FM2 preset <1–6>
Audio features
36
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)

HD RADIO™ INFORMATION (IF AVAILABLE)
What is HD Radio™ technology and how does it work?HD Radio™
technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your system
has a special receiver which allows it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than analog broadcasts as digital
broadcasts provide free, crystal clear audio with no static or distortion.
For more information, and a guide to available stations and programming,
please visit www.hdradio.com.
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not available in all markets.
Using HD Radio™ technology
1. Press the RADIO hard button.
2. Select the AM or FM tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘HD Radio’. When HD Radio™ reception is enabled and you are
tuned to a station with HD Radio broadcasts, you may notice the
following indicators on your screen:
1.HD) logo: This indicator will
display in gray when a digital station
is being acquired and will appear in
orange when digital audio is playing.
Note:When this logo is available,
you will also see Title and Artist
fields on screen.
Audio features
37
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)

2.Multicast button:This button
will appear in FM mode (only) if the
current station has multiple digital
broadcasts. Press the multicast
button repeatedly to access the
other digital broadcasts. The
numbers that are highlighted signify
available digital channels where
new/different content is available. HD1 will signify the main programming
service and is available in analog and digital broadcasts. Any additional
multicast stations (HD2–HD8) are only broadcast digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you can access the
following functions:
•
Set PTY/ALL:Select ‘All HD Stations’ to have your system only access
HD stations. Press Seek to initiate the search for HD Radio stations.
Note:When your system is searching for an HD Radio station, it will
momentarily pause on all strong stations in an attempt to decode the
station (to see if there is a digital broadcast).
•Scan:Press to scan through available stations.Note:You will not be
able to access HD2–HD8 stations but you may see the HD logo appear
if the station has a digital broadcast.
•Seek:Press to seek to the next strong radio station.If the current
station has multiple digital broadcasts,the mutlicast button will
display. Press Seek repeatedly to advance through all available
broadcasts. If you are on the last multicast channel, press Seek to
advance to the next strong station.
•Tune:Turn the tune knob to go up/down the frequency in individual
increments.If the current station has multiple digital
broadcasts,the mutlicast button will display. Turn the tune knob to
advance through all available broadcasts. If you are on the last
broadcast channel, turn to advance to the next frequency on the band.
•Multicast button:Press the multicast button repeatedly to access
other available HD Radio broadcasts (these will be highlighted). HD1
is the main programming status and is available in analog and digital
broadcasts. Any additional multicast stations (HD2–HD8) are only
broadcast digitally.
•Saving a multicast station as a presetWhen the channel is active
on-screen, press and hold a memory preset slot on the right side of
the screen until the sound returns.When recalling a HD2/HD3
memory preset,there will be a momentary mute before the digital
Audio features
38
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)

audio is played as the system must once again acquire the digital
signal. If you have turned this feature off, this will automatically turn
on HD Radio broadcasts and will tune to the selected frequency.
Note:As with any saved radio station, you will not be able to access
the saved station if your vehicle is outside the station’s reception area.
LIVE broadcasts:If a station has a
live broadcast (such as a baseball
game), LIVE will appear embedded
in the antenna on screen. These are
analog broadcasts with digital
components (i.e. artist, title).
Note:If HD1 is a live broadcast, the
HD Radio broadcast logo will not
appear. If HD2–HD8 is a live
broadcast, the multicast button may
be displayed, but not the HD Radio
broadcast logo.
HD Radio reception factors
Reception area:If you are listening to a multicast station and you are
on the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due to weak
signal strength. If you are listening to HD1, the system will simply switch
to the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available again.
However, if you are listening to any of the possible HD2–HD8 multicast
channels, the station will mute and stay muted unless it is able to
connect to the digital signal again. If it is not able to reconnect, ‘HD
Unavailable’ will appear in the lower status bar.
Station blending:When a station is received, the system will play the
station in the analog version and then, if the receiver verifies the station
is an HD Radio station, it will shift into the digital version. Depending on
the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change when the station
segues from analog to the digital version. The shift from analog to digital
or digital back to analog sound is known as ’blending’.
Station issues
In order to provide the best possible experience, a contact form has been
developed to report any station issues found while listening to a station
broadcasting with HD Radio technology. Every station is independently
owned and operated. These stations are responsible for ensuring all
audio streams and data fields are accurate. This form can be found at:
http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences.
Audio features
39
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)

Troubleshooting
Experience Cause Possible action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio
Increase or decrease in
audio volumePoor time alignment by
the radio broadcaster.None — broadcast issue.
Sound fading, blending
in and outRadio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.Reception issue that may
clear up as you continue
to drive.
Audio mute delay when
selecting HD2/HD3
multicast preset or
using the direct tune
voice commandThe digital multicast is
not available until HD
Radio broadcast can be
decoded and make the
audio available.This is normal behavior.
Wait until the audio is
available.
Cannot access
HD2/HD3 multicast
channel when recalling
a preset or using the
direct tune voice
commandThe previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception area.None — the station is
not available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audioData service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station issue
form at
www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/report_radio
_station_experiences.
No text information
shown for currently
selected frequency.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station issue
form at
www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/report_radio
_station_experiences.
HD2–HD8 stations not
found when Scan is
pressed.Pressing Scan will
disable HD2–HD8
channel search.None — this is normal
behavior.
HD Radio™ technology is manufactured under license from iBiquity
Digital Corp. U.S. and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD
Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford
Motor Company and iBiquity Digital Corp are not responsible for the
content sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be changed,
added or deleted at any time at the station owner’s discretion.
Audio features
40
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)

HD voice commands (if available)
While listening to the radio, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel
controls. When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•<87.7 - 107.9> HD <1–8>•FM <87.7-107.9> HD <1-8>
•Tune HD <1-8>
Note:If you are not listening to the radio, press
or VOICE on the
steering wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Radio” and then press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls again and you can say any of
the above commands.
*If you have said, “Tune”, you can then say any the following
commands:
•<87.7 - 107.9> HD <1–8>•FM <87.7-107.9> HD <1-8>
•Tune HD <1-8>
PLAYING A CD
Note: CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs in the ISO 9660 format only. (UDF
format is not supported.) Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in 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 authorized
dealer for further information.
If you press CD/DVD and there is not a disc loaded into the system, NO
DISC will appear in the status bar and you will not be able to access the
CD screen.
•Insert a disc into the slot. The disc will begin to play.
You can access any of the following options in CD mode:
Scan:Press for a brief sampling of all listenable CD tracks.
Compress(Compression) : Press to engage/disengage the compression
feature. Compression boosts more quiet music and lowers louder music
to minimize the need for volume adjustments.
Repeat:Press to engage / disengage the repeat feature. The system will
keep playing the same track continually.
Audio features
41
2012 Centerstack(ng1)
Supplement, 1st Printing
Arabic_(LHD)(gc_lhd)