2014 FORD ESCAPE CD player

USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from your
digital music player over your vehicle's
speaker system using the system's media
menu or voice commands. You can also
sort and play your music by specific
categories, such as artist and album.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player including: iPod®,
Zune™, Plays from device players, and
most USB drives. SYNC also supports
audio formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAV
and ACC.
Connecting Your Digital Media
Player to the USB Port
Note:If your digital media player has a
power switch, make sure you switch it on
before plugging it in.
To Connect Using Voice Commands
1. Plug the device into the USB port.
2. Press the voice icon and when
prompted, say "USB".
3. You can now play music by saying any
of the appropriate voice commands.
See the media voice commands.
To Connect Using the System Menu
1. Plug the device into the USB port.
2. Press AUX and then MENU to enter
the media menu.
3. Scroll to Select Source. Press OK.
4. Scroll to USB. Press OK.
5. Depending on how many digital media
files are on your connected device,
Indexing may appear in the radio
display. When indexing is complete, the
screen returns to the Play menu.Press OK and scroll through selections of:
• Play All
• Albums
• Genres
• Playlists
• Tracks
•Explore USB
• Similar Music
• Return
What's Playing?
At any time when a track is playing, you
can press the voice icon and ask the
system "What's playing?". The system
reads the metadata tags (if populated) of
the playing track to you.
Media Voice Commands
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Press the voice icon. When
prompted, say "USB", then any
of the following:
"USB"
"Autoplay off"
"Autoplay on"
"Connections"
"Pause"
"Play"
"Play album "
1,2
"Play all"
"Play artist "
1,2
"Play genre "1,2
"Play next folder"3
"Play next track"
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"USB"
"Play playlist "1,2
"Play previous folder"3
"Play previous track"
"Play song "
1,2
"Play track "1,2
"Refine album "1,2
"Refine artist "1,2
"Refine song "1,2
"Refine track "1,2
"Repeat off"
"Repeat on"
"Search album "
1,2
"USB"
"Search artist "1,2
"Search genre "1,2
"Search song "1,2
"Search track "1,2
"Shuffle off"
"Shuffle on"
"Similar music"
"What's playing?"
1 is a dynamic listing, meaning that
it could be the name of anything, such as
a group, artist or song.
2 This voice command is not available until
indexing is complete.
3 This voice command is only available in
folder mode.
Voice command guide
Turn autoplay on to listen to music processed during
indexing. Turn autoplay off to allow the indexing process
to finish before the system plays any of your music.
*
"Autoplay"
The system searches all the data from your indexed music
and, if available, begins to play the chosen type of music.
You can only play genres of music that are present in the
GENRE metadata tags that you have on your digital media
player. "Search genre" or "Play
genre"
The system compiles a playlist and then plays music
similar to what is currently playing from the USB port using
indexed metadata information. "Similar music"
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You can: When you select:
Bluetooth Audio: This is a phone-dependent feature that
allows you to stream music playing on your Bluetooth-
enabled phone. If supported by your device, you can press
SEEK to play the previous or next track.
SYNC Line In: Press OK to select and play music from your
portable music player over your vehicle's speakers.
2
Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and select your
Autoplay settings. Once you turn these selections on, they
remain on you turn them off. Press SEEK to play the
previous or next track.
3
Media Settings
Shuffle: Press OK to shuffle available media files in the
current playlist. To shuffle all media tracks, you must select
Play All in the play menu and then select Shuffle.
Repeat: Press OK to repeat any song.
Autoplay: Turn autoplay on to listen to music processed
during indexing. Turn autoplay off to allow the indexing
process to finish before the system plays any of your
music.
4
Access Bluetooth Device menu listings (Add, Connect, Set
as Primary, On and Off, Delete) as well as Advanced menu
listings (prompts, languages, defaults, master reset, install
application and system information). System Settings
Press OK to exit the media menu. Exit Media Menu
1The time required to complete this depends on the size of the media the system needs
to index. If autoplay is on, you can listen to media processed during indexing. If autoplay
is off, you cannot listen to music until the system finishes indexing media. SYNC is capable
of indexing thousands of average size media and notifies you if it reaches the maximum
indexing file size.
2If you have already connected a device 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.
3Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data and music
separately
4Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songs
the system needs to process.
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Accessing Your Play Menu
This menu allows you to select and play
your media by artist, album, genre, playlist,
track, similar music or even to explore what
is on your USB device.
Note:If your digital media player has a
power switch, make sure you switch it on
before plugging it in.1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter
the media menu.
2. Scroll to Play. Press OK.
If there are no media files to access, the
display indicates there is no media. If there
are media files, you have the following
options:
You can: When you select:
Play all indexed media (tracks) from your playing device
in flat file mode, one at a time in numerical order. Play All
Press OK to select. The first track title appears in the
display.
Sort all indexed media by artist. Once selected, the system
lists and then play all artists and tracks alphabetically. If
there are fewer than 255 indexed artists, the system lists
them alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are more
than 255, the system categorizes them alphabetically. Artists
1. Press OK to select. You can select to play All Artists or
any indexed artist.
2. Scroll to choose the desired artist. Press OK.
Sort all indexed media by albums. If there are fewer than
255 indexed albums, the system lists them alphabetically
in flat file mode. If there are more than 255, the system
categorizes them alphabetically. Albums
1. Press OK to enter the album menu and select from
playing all albums or from any individual indexed album.
2. Scroll to choose the desired album. Press OK.
Sort indexed music by genre (category) type. SYNC lists
the genres alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are more
than 255, the system categorizes them alphabetically. Genres
1. Press OK to select.
2. Scroll to select the desired genre. Press OK.
Access your playlists (from formats, such as .ASX, .M3U,
.WPL or .MTP). The system lists your playlists alphabetic-
ally in flat-file mode. If there are more than 255, the system
categorizes them alphabetically. Playlists
1. Press OK to select.
2. Scroll to select the desired playlist. Press OK.
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Restricted features
Editing settings while the rear view camera or active park
assist are active
Editing wireless settings Wi-Fi and Wireless
Editing the list of wireless networks
Playing video Videos, Photos and Graphics
Editing the screen's wallpaper or adding new wallpaper
Composing text messages Text Messages
Viewing received text messages
Editing preset text messages
Using the keyboard to enter a destination Navigation
Demo navigation route
Adding or editing Address Book entries or Avoid Areas
Privacy Information
When you connect a cellular phone to
SYNC, the system creates a profile within
your vehicle that links to that cellular
phone. This profile helps in offering you
more cellular features and operating more
efficiently. Among other things, this profile
may contain data about your cellular
phone book, text messages (read and
unread), and call history, including history
of calls when your cell phone was not
connected to the system. In addition, if you
connect a media device, the system
creates and retains an index of supported
media content. The system also records a
short development log of approximately
10 minutes of all recent system activity.
The log profile and other system data may
be used to improve the system and help
diagnose any problems that may occur.The cellular profile, media device index,
and development log remain in your
vehicle unless you delete them and are
generally accessible only in your vehicle
when the cellular phone or media player
is connected. If you no longer plan to use
the system or your vehicle, we recommend
you perform a Master Reset to erase all
stored information.
System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor
Company and Ford of Canada do not
access the system data for any purpose
other than as described absent consent, a
court order, or where required by law
enforcement, other government
authorities, or other third parties acting
with lawful authority. Other parties may
seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada. For further privacy
information, see the sections on 911 Assist,
Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,
Directions and Information.
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Voice control
Candidate lists are possible results from your voice
commands. The system simply makes a best guess at
your request with these turned off. Phone Candidate Lists
This allows you to adjust the system’s voice volume level. Voice Control Volume
* Even with confirmation prompts turned off, the system may occasionally ask you to
confirm settings
Media Player
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > Media Player, then
select from the following:
Media player
When this feature is on, the system automatically switches
to the media source upon initial connection. This allows
you to listen to music during the indexing process. When
this feature is off, the system does not automatically
switch to the inserted media source. Autoplay
Select to connect, disconnect, add or delete a device. You
can also set a device as your favorite so that the system
automatically attempts to connect to that device at every
ignition cycle. Bluetooth Devices
When this feature is on, the system automatically indexes
media on your connected Bluetooth device. Index Bluetooth Audio
Devices
This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote
Database. Gracenote Database Info
With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplies
metadata information for your music files. This overrides
information from your device. This feature defaults to off. Gracenote Mgmt
With this feature on, the Gracenote Database supplied
cover art for your music files. This overrides any art from
your device. This feature defaults to Media Player. Cover Art Priority
Navigation
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Press the Settings icon >
Settings > Navigation, then
select from the following:
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Sample commands
"Sirius <0-223>"*
"Sports games"*
*
This command is only usable if you have
an active subscription to SIRIUS satellite
radio.
** The commands that have [ ] around the
word means that the word is optional. For
example, if you say, "Play Metallica", this
is the same as the voice command, "Play
[artist] ".
AM/FM Radio
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Touch the AM or FM tab to listen
to the radio.
To change between AM and FM presets,
just touch the AM or FM tab.
Memory Presets
Save a station by pressing and holding one
of the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished.
HD Radio
Touch this button to turn HD Radio on. The
light on the button illuminates when the
feature is on. HD Radio allows you to
receive radio broadcasts digitally, where
available, providing free, crystal-clear
sound. See HD Radio information later in
this chapter.
Scan
Touch this button to go to the next strong
AM or FM radio station. The light on the
button illuminates when the feature is on.Options
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
•Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• DSP (Digital Signal processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note:Your vehicle may not have all these
sound settings.
Set PTY for Seek/Scan
This allows you to select a category of
music you would like to search for. You can
then choose to either seek or scan for the
stations playing that category.
RDS Text Display
This allows you to view the information
broadcast by FM stations.
AST
AST (Autostore) allows you to have the
system automatically store the six
strongest stations in your current location.
TAG Button
This feature is available when HD Radio is
on, and allows you to tag a song to
download later. When you select On,TA G
appears on-screen when HD Radio is
active. You can touch TA G to save the
information of the song that is playing.
When you plug in your portable music
player, the information transfers, if
supported by your device. When you are
connected to iTunes, the tags appear to
remind you of the songs you would like to
download. See HD Radio information later
in this chapter.
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Direct Tune
Touch this button to manually enter the
desired station number. Touch Enter when
you are done.
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a better sound quality
than analog broadcasts with free,
crystal-clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a
guide to available stations and
programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to a
station broadcasting HD Radio technology,
you may notice the following indicators on
your screen:
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a digital station and stays solid when
digital audio is playing. When this logo is
available, you may also see Title and Artist
fields on-screen.The multicast indicator appears in FM
mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.
The highlighted numbers signify available
digital channels where new or different
content is available. HD1 signifies the main
programming status and is available in
analog and digital broadcasts. Other
multicast stations (HD2 through HD7) are
only available digitally.
TA G allows you to save a song to
download later when you are on an
acquired HD Radio station and the feature
is on. To turn the feature on and use it:
1. Press AM or FM > Options > TA G
Button > On.
2. When you hear a song you like, touch
TA G.
3. The system automatically saves the
song's information and transfers it to
your portable music player (if
supported) when you connect it to the
system. The system automatically
transfers the tag to your player (if
already connected) and a pop-up
confirms the transfer.
4. When you access iTunes with your
portable music player, the tags appear
to you as a reminder. The system
allows you to tag up to approximately
100 songs. For a list of devices that
support tagging, see
www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
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