2012 LINCOLN MKZ radio

Note:If you are not in display mode, pressor VOICE on the steering
wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Display mode” and then any of the
above commands.
STATUS BARS
Your screens may have status bars on the top and bottom of each screen.
The status bar on the top of the
screen will tell your current mode,
the exterior temperature, the time
as well as display icons if you have
enabledBluetooth,or are using headphones with your Rear overhead
mounted Family entertainment DVD system among other options.
The status bar on the bottom of the
screen may list the Home icon, the
current temperature selected for the
Driver and Passenger as well as the fan speed and air flow direction, the
current mode being used (if equipped), the Artist and Title of the
currently playing CD (if available), Artist and Title for Jukebox (if
available) and satellite radio (if activated).
Note:As climate controls are vehicle dependent, some vehicles may not
display climate readings in the status bar.
HOME SCREEN
Your system has a Home Screen where you can save/view favorite
pictures, view your current audio and climate control settings as well as
display the audio visualizer or the hybrid fuel economy (if equipped).
You can split the screen in to two or three different sections, or you can
choose to have one main view.
To access your home screen, press the house icon (
)atthebottom
left hand corner of any screen.
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QUICK REFERENCE CHART
SYNCworks with your navigation system, DVD system (if equipped),
voice commands and also through your steering wheel controls. Below is
a quick listing of the functions of some steering wheel controls and
navigation system controls.
Navigation
bezel controlSteering wheel
controlFunction
N/A
Press to answer an incoming call.
Press to send a call or text message
(if supported).
Press and hold to end a call.
Press it initiate a redial.
N/A VOICE
Press to activate Voice Recognition.
Press and hold to end an active
voice session.
Refer to theVoice recognition
system overviewchapter for further
information.
SEEK,
,
Press to access the previous/next
preset radio station, preset satellite
channel (if activated) or CD track.
Press and hold to seek to the next
satellite channel (if activated).
N/A OK Press to confirm your selection.
MEDIA N/A Press repeatedly to access all
available media sources in your
vehicle such as: CD, DVD, Jukebox,
Rear Zone, Rear DVD (if equipped)
Line In, and User Device (if
equipped with SYNC).
PHONE N/A Press to access SYNCPHONE
features.
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ask you to say the command again. If you have Confirmation prompts
OFF, the system may assume it understood your request or may ask you
to repeat your request. If the system is unsure of what was asked, it will
prompt you to try again or ask for help.
Note:Even with Confirmation prompts turned OFF, you may be asked to
confirm certain settings occasionally.
HOW TO USE VOICE COMMANDS WITH YOUR SYSTEM
Press
or VOICE on your steering wheel controls to activate Voice
Recognition. Depending on the feedback setting, you will hear the
prompt, “Please say a command” followed by a tone, or you will hear a
tone, signaling that the system is ready to accept your command. Any
command spoken prior to the beep will not register with the system.
Speak the command clearly to ensure that the system is able to
recognize and perform the desired function. You can, at any time,
press
or VOICE and say “Help” for a list of possible commands.
The main categories of your voice commands are as follows:
•Navigation•Climate (if equipped)
•Audio•Jukebox
•Radio•Display mode
•User profile•Disc
•CD•DVD
•Video CD•Line in
•Phone (if equipped)•Rear DVD (if equipped)
•Voice settings•USB (if equipped)
•Dial (if equipped)•Bluetooth audio (if equipped)
•Tutorial•Confirmations
To access a list of all available voice commands:
1. Press the i button (
) on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Help’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Select ‘Voice commands’ at the top of the screen.
4. Select the desired category.
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THX AUDIO SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED (LINCOLN VEHICLES ONLY)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the THXcertified premium audio
system. This system creates optimal
acoustic quality for all seating
positions and road conditions.
The system offers an advanced speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer and
equalizer.
SONY AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the SONY premium audio system.
This system creates optimal acoustic
quality and offers an advanced
speaker system, amplifier, subwoofer
and equalizer.
Voice commands in audio mode
When in audio mode, press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls.
When prompted, you may say any of the following commands:
•On•Off
•Headphones•Headphones off
•Jukebox•Disc
•CD•DVD
•Video CD•Radio
•Sirius•Rear DVD
•SYNC•Line in
•USB•User Device
•Help•Phone
•Read Message
Note:If you are not in audio mode, press
or VOICE on the steering
wheel controls. When prompted, say, “Audio” and then any of the above
commands.
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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.
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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’.
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.
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•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>
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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.
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