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2. Select the ‘Rear DVD A’ tab on
the touchscreen to access the
Monitor A headrest system:
: Press to access the previous track. Press and hold to reverse in
the current track.
: Press to access the next track. Press and hold to advance within
the current track.
/(Play/Pause): Press to play or pause the current track.
3. Select the ‘Rear DVD B’ tab on
the touchscreen to view the status
of the Monitor B headrest system.
Rear DVD voice commands (if equipped)
If the rear DVDAis the only audio source playing, pressor VOICE
on the steering wheel controls. When prompted, you may say any of the
following commands.
Note:These commands will not function with the audio source in DVDB.
•Play•Pause
•Play previous chapter•Play next chapter
•Play previous track•Play next track
•Play previous folder•Play next folder
•Folder mode (if equipped)•Folder mode off (if equipped)
•Shuffle•Shuffle off
•Headphones•Headphones off
•Help
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Note:If the Rear DVD is not the only audio source (i.e., the radio is on
also), then press
or VOICE on the steering wheel controls. When
prompted, say, “Rear DVD” and then any of the above commands. Each
command will be applied based on the type of media in the player. For
example, if a DVD movie is playing as DVDA, then the commandPlay
previous folderwill not be functional, because a DVD video disc does
not have folders. Similarly, if a DVD movie is playing as DVDA, saying
the commandPlay Previous Chapterwill command the DVD player to
jump to the previous chapter.
REAR ZONE (IF EQUIPPED)
This screen allows front seat passengers to select/listen to a different
audio/video source than the back seat passengers. The only restriction is
that the front and back seat passengers cannot both listen to a different
frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2). The frequency band selected by the
driver is the band accessible by the rear passenger. To access:
1. Ensure that the system is ON.
2. Press the MEDIA or RADIO hard button on the system.
3. Select the ‘Rear Zone’ tab on the touchscreen.
The screen will show you the selected
playing media of both DVD headrest
systems and headsets (A and B). To
make adjustments, ensure that the
correct system (A or B) is highlighted.
The appropriate controls will appear
to allow you to make adjustments to
your current playing media.
•(Reverse): Press for
reverse play.
•
/(Play/Pause): Press to play or pause the DVD.
•
(Fast forward): Press for advance play.
SEEK:You may press the SEEK hard button on the system to access
the next or previous chapter.
•Media:Press to select the desired media in the selected headset (A
or B).
•Rear Controls Enabled/Disabled:Press to turn the Rear Controls
(if equipped) on/off.
•Headphones On/Off:Press to turn the headphones on/off.
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DSP(Digital Signal Processing):
Depending on your option package,
you may either select from ‘Stereo’
or ‘Surround Sound’.
Or, you may choose to optimize the
sound quality for ‘All Seats’, ‘Driver
Seat’ or ‘Rear Seat’.
Visualizer:Press to turn the audio
visualizer display on or off.
Note:Turning the visualizer setting
to off will not remove the visualizer
on the home screen. You will need
to select a different view in order to
remove the visualizer.
THX Demo (Lincoln vehicles
only, if equipped):Select this tab
to activate the THX audio
demonstration. You may press “X” to
stop the demonstration.
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Your navigation system can store up
to 25 entries which can be used as
destinations, waypoints, and areas to
avoid.
Entries can be sorted alphabetically
(A-Z), by date or icon. Press the
ADD button to add entries to the
address book and select the desired
destination entry method.
Once address book entries are
input, they can be selected for
display. Once displayed on the
map/information split screen, you
can choose to ‘Set as Dest’, ‘Set as
Waypoint’, ‘Delete’ or ‘Edit’ the
address book entry.
Edit allows you to name/change the
entry, add/edit a phone number,
add/edit the icon or set the entry as
a favorite destination. (These are
destination presets which work
similarly to the audio presets. Once
set, the favorite destinations appear
at the bottom of the Quick
destination entry screen for
one-touch fast entry.)
All address book entries can be deleted at once by pressing the MENU
hard button, selecting the ‘System Settings’ tab, and then pressing the
‘View’ button for ‘Delete stored items’. Then, select ‘Address Book.’
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DVD INFORMATION
Note:DVDs are formatted by
regions. US and Canada systems can
only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico
systems can only play region 4
DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles
targeted for other parts of the world
would have different regions. If a
playback problem is encountered,
please ensure that you are using a
disc designed for your vehicle. The
region coding can be found stamped
on the disc or on the box, and can say ‘region-1’ or ‘region 4’, etc. They
may also be marked by a numerical symbol.
Macrovision:This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
MP3, MPG, WAV, JPG, WMA, HDCD (and all other file types
referenced in this Owner’s Guide):Supply of this product only
conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a
license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e.
revenue generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
and /or any other media) broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets
and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution
systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An
independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit
http:// www.mp3licensing.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How do I turn off the Navigation System?
Press and hold the Volume control for at least 3 seconds.
How do I hear the navigation voice prompts?
1. Press the MENU hard button on the navigation system.
2. Select the ‘Feedback settings’ tab on the touchscreen.
3. Press + to increase or — to decrease the voice volume levels.
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3. Your navigation system will then calculate the route and provide
driving instructions. Refer to theSetting a destinationchapter for more
information.
Note:You also have the ability to download a destination directly from
your favorite internet mapping site. Please visit www.syncmyride.com for
more information.
Personalizing Traffic, Directions and Information:Your Traffic,
Directions and Information Services can be personalized to provide
quicker access to your most used or favorite information. You can save
address points such as, ‘work’ or ‘home’. You can also save favorite
information like sports teams, such as ‘Detroit Lions’, or a news category.
To learn more, log onto www.SyncMyRide.com.
Push to interrupt:You can, at any time while you are connected to
SYNC TDI Services, press
to interrupt a voice prompt or an audio
clip (such as a sports report) and say your voice command.
Portable:Your SYNC TDI Services subscription is associated with your
Bluetoothenabled cellular phone number, not your VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number). Thus, you can use your SYNC TDI Service with
any vehicle equipped with Traffic, Directions and Information. Simply
pair and connect your phone to any vehicle equipped with Traffic,
Directions and Information and continue enjoying your personalized
services.
Note:The driver is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle, and therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the
suggested directions. Any navigation features are provided only as an aid.
Make your driving decisions based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic regulations. Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if
you would be placed in an unsafe situation, or if you would be directed
into an area that you consider unsafe. Maps used by this system may be
inaccurate because of errors, changes in roads, traffic conditions or
driving conditions.
Note:When you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information, the
service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the
vehicle’s current location, travel direction and speed to help provide you
with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches you request.
Further, to provide the services you request and for continuous
improvement, the service may collect and record call details and voice
communications. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and
Information, Terms and Conditions at www.SyncMyRide.com. If you do
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5. Once the music is indexed, you can play music on your digital media
player by saying any of the following commands:
•Play All
•Play Artist
•Play Album
•Play Genre
•Play Playlist
•Play track
SYNCMEDIA SOURCES AND FEATURES
The ‘User Device’ tab provides you access and control over the SYNC
media sources: USB, BT AUDIO and LINE IN. Once you choose which
SYNCmedia source you would like to listen to, you can then use
SYNC’s many other features to make playing adjustments.
To access:
1. Ensure that your playing device is plugged into the USB port or
Auxiliary input jack (LINE IN) and your device is on.
Note:If you already have a device connected to the USB port, you
cannot access the LINE IN feature. Some digital media players require
both USB and LINE IN ports to stream data and music separately.
2. Press the MEDIA hard button on the system.
3. Select the ‘Users Device’ tab on
the touchscreen.
4. Press ‘Source’ repeatedly to cycle
through the possible media sources
of USB, BT AUDIO and LINE IN.
You can also access the following
buttons:
•Music Library:Provides you access to SYNC’s many media features,
such as: Play All, Play Artists, Play Albums, Play Tracks, Play Playlists,
and Explore the USB.
•Similar Music:In USB mode, select to have SYNCcreate a new
playlist of music similar to the currently playing track.
•Repeat:Select to repeat the current track in USB mode.
•Shuffle:Select to shuffle the current tracks in USB mode.
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•Settings:Refer toAdvanced settingsin theSYNCphone features
chapter for information on how to make adjustments to the prompts,
language, master reset, factory defaults, etc.
•Text:Press to view additional information, if available.
What’s playing?
At any time while a track is playing, SYNCwill read the metadata tags
of the track to you (if populated). Simply press
or VOICE. A tone
will sound and SYNCwill say “Main menu”. Say “USER DEVICE” and,
when prompted, ask “What’s playing?”
Supported media players, formats and metadata information
SYNCis capable of hosting nearly any digital media player, including
iPod, Zune™, “Plays from device” players, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.
SYNCis also able to organize and sort your indexed media from your
playing device by metadata tags. Metadata tags are descriptive software
identifiers embedded in your media files which provide information about
the media file. SYNCsupports the following metadata tags:
•Artist
•Album
•Genre
•Track
If your indexed media files contain no information embedded in these
metadata tags, SYNCwill automatically classify the empty metadata tags
as UNKNOWN.
ACCESSING AND USING YOUR USB PORT
Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port. (For exact location, refer to
your vehicle’sOwner’s guide).You can use the USB port to plug in and
access media devices as well as charge devices (if supported by your
device). For a list of compatible media players, refer to
www.SyncMyRide.com.
Note:Since your USB port allows you to charge your device (if
supported by your device), SYNCwill not automatically change media
modes when something is initially plugged into the USB port. To access:
1. Ensure that your digital playing device is plugged into the USB and is ON.
2. Press the MEDIA hard button on the system.
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