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
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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.
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