2013 FORD F150 audio

Potential Station Issues
Issue Cause Action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease
in audio volume.Poor time alignment
by the radio
broadcaster.None. This is a
broadcast issue.
Sound fading or
blending in and out.The radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.None. This is a
reception issue that
may clear up as you
continue to drive.
Audio mute delay
when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset
or direct tune.The digital multicast is
not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is
decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is
available.None. This is normal
behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
Cannot access HD2 or
HD3 multicast channel
when recalling a
preset or from a direct
tune.The 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 audio.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
No text information
shown for currently
selected frequency.Data service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.
*
HD2 through HD7
stations not found
when Scan is pressed.Pressing Scan disables
HD2 through HD7
channel search.None. This is normal
behavior.
*http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
HD Radio™ Technology 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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“TUNE”
“FM” “Preset <#>”
“FM <87.9–107.9>” “Help”
“FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>”
*
*
If available.
SIRIUSSatellite Radio (If Activated)
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select the
SIRIUS tab.
When you select: You can:
PresetsSave a station by pressing and holding one of
the memory preset areas. There is a brief mute
while the station is being saved, then sound
returns when it is done.
ALERTSave the current song, artist, or team as a
favorite. The system alerts you when it plays
again on any SIRIUS channel.
ReplayReplay audio on the current channel. You can
replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as
long as you have remained tuned to the current
station. If you change stations, the previous
audio is erased.
While in replay mode:
1. Press and release the seek buttons to hear
the previous or next song.
2. Press and hold the seek buttons to reverse or
fast forward in the current track.
3. Press play or pause to play or pause the
audio.
4. Press Replay again to return to live audio if
you have been using the replay feature to replay
audio.
ScanHear a brief sampling of channels.
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Potential Satellite Radio Reception Issues
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and the audio system
may mute.
Satellite radio signal
interferenceYour display may show ACQUIRING...to
indicate the interference and the audio
system may mute.
SIRIUS Troubleshooting Tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Acquiring... Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.None. This message
should disappear
shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failure.Internal module or
system failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel. Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel. Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal. Loss of signal from the
SIRIUS satellite or
SIRIUS tower to the
vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
Updating. Update of channel
programming in
progress.None. The process
may take up to three
minutes.
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SIRIUS Troubleshooting Tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474.Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUS Satellite Radio.Call SIRIUS at
1–888–539–7474 to
reactivate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available. All the channels in the
selected category are
locked or skipped.Unlock or unskip the
channels using the
channel guide.
Subscription Updated. SIRIUS has updated
the channels available
for your vehicle.None.
CD
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select the
CD tab.
When you select: You can:
RepeatChoose to repeat the currently playing track,
all tracks on the disc or turn the feature off if
already on.
ShufflePlay the tracks or entire albums in random
order, or turn the feature off if already on.
ScanHear a brief sampling of all available tracks.
More InfoSee disc information.
Options Sound:Adjust Bass, Treble, Midrange,
Balance and Fade, THX Deep Note Demo (if
equipped), DSP (if equipped), Occupancy
Mode (if equipped), and Speed Compensated
Volume settings.
Compression:Turn the compression feature
on and off.
BrowseLook through all available audio sources.
You can also advance and reverse the current track or current folder (if
applicable).
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“USB” or “SD CARD”
“Play” “Play TV show ”**
“Play album ” “Play TV show episode ”**
“Play all” “Play video ”**
“Play artist ” “Play video podcast episode
”**
“Play audiobook ” “Play video playlist ”**
“Play author ” “Previous”
“Play composer ” “Repeat all”
“Play folder ” “Repeat off”
“Play genre ” “Repeat one”
“Play movie ”
**“Shuffle”
“Play music video ”**“Shuffle off”
“Play playlist ” “What’s this?”
“Play podcast ” “Help”
*If you have said you would like to browse your USB or SD card, the
system prompts you to specify what you would like to browse. When
prompted, see the following “Browse” chart.
**These commands are only available in USB mode and are
device-dependent.
“BROWSE”
“Album ” “All video podcasts”*
“All albums” “All videos”*
“All artists” “Artist ”
“All audiobooks” “Audiobook ”
“All authors” “Author ”
“All composers” “Composer ”
“All folders” “Folder ”
“All genres” “Genre ”
“All movies”
*“Playlist ”
“All music videos”*“Podcast ”
“All playlists” “TV show ”*
“All podcasts” “Video ”*
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“BROWSE”
“All songs” “Video playlist ”*
“All TV shows”*“Video podcast ”*
“All video playlists”*“Help”
*These commands are only available in USB mode and are
device-dependent.
Bluetooth Audio
Your system allows you to stream audio over your vehicle’s speakers from
your connected, Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone.
To access, press the lower left corner on the touchscreen, then
select the BT Stereo tab.
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
If you are listening to a Bluetooth audio device, press the voice
button on the steering wheel control. When prompted, say any
of the commands in the following chart.
If you are not listening to a Bluetooth audio device, press the voice
button and, after the tone, say “Bluetooth Audio”, then any of the
commands in the following chart.
Note:If your Bluetooth device supports streaming metadata, all the
commands below are available. If your device does not, only “Next song”,
“Pause”, “Play” and “Previous song” are available.
Bluetooth Voice Commands
“Browse album
”“Browse composer
”“Play genre ”
“Browse all albums” “Browse folder
”“Play playlist ”
“Browse all artists” “Browse genre
”“Play podcast episode
”
“Browse all
audiobooks””Browse playlist
”“Play similar music”
“Browse all authors” ”Browse podcast
”“Play song ”
“Browse all
composers”“Next” “Previous”
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Bluetooth Voice Commands
“Browse all folders” “Pause” “Repeat all”
“Browse all genres” “Play” “Repeat off”
“Browse all playlists” “Play album ” “Repeat one”
“Browse all podcasts” “Play artist ” “Shuffle”
“Browse all songs” “Play audiobook
””Shuffle album”
“Browse artist
”“Play author ” “Shuffle off”
“Browse audiobook
”“Play composer
”“What’s this?”
“Browse author
”“Play folder ” “Help”
A/V Inputs
Your A/V inputs allow you to connect an
auxiliary audio/video source (e.g., game
systems and personal camcorders) by
connecting RCA cords (not included) to
these input jacks. The jacks are yellow,
red and white and are located either
behind a small access door on the
instrument panel or in your center console.
You can also use the A/V inputs as an auxiliary input jack (AIJ) to play
music from your portable music player over your vehicle’s speakers. Plug
in your one-eighth inch (three and one-half millimeter) RCA adapter into
the two left A/V input jacks (red and white).
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, then select A/V In.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature, make sure that your portable
music player is designed to be used with headphones and that it is fully
charged. You also need an audio extension cable with stereo male
one-eighth inch (three and one-half millimeter) connectors at one end
and a RCA jack at the other.
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio and portable device
turned off.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end into the adapter in one of the two
left A/V input jacks (white or red) inside the center console.
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3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned
station from the FM tab or the CD tab (if there is a CD already
loaded into the system). Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening
level.
4. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to
12the
maximum.
5. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select the A/V In tab.
(You should hear audio from your portable music player although it
may be low.)
6. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between
the controls.
In order to playback video from your iPodor iPhone(if compatible),
you must have a special combination USB/RCA composite video cable
(available for purchase from Apple). When the cable is connected to
your iPodor iPhone, plug the other end into both the RCA jacks and
the USB port.
Note:For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
Troubleshooting
•Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. The AIJ
only works correctly with devices that have a headphone output with
a volume control.
•Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio as this causes
distortion and reduces sound quality.
•If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace
or recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
•The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
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