2014 FORD F250 Owners Manual

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MP3 folder mode represents a folder
structure consisting of one level of
folders. The CD player numbers all MP3
tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3
file extension) and all folders
containing MP3 files, from F001
(folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
• Creating discs with only one level of
folders helps with navigation through
the disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is
important to understand how the system
reads the structures you create. While
various files may be present, (files with
extensions other than mp3), only files with
the .mp3 extension are played; other files
are ignored by the system. This enables
you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety
of tasks on your work computer, home
computer and your in-vehicle system. In track mode, the system displays and
plays the structure as if it were only one
level deep (all .mp3 files play, regardless
of being in a specific folder). In folder
mode, the system only plays the .mp3 files
in the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. 302
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CLK: Press this button to switch the display between the clock and radio
frequency. To set the time, press and hold the button until the hours start to
flash. Press the arrow buttons (B) to adjust he hours, then repeat to set the
minutes. Press
CLK again to exit clock mode.
A
Tune: Press these arrow buttons to manually search through the radio frequency
band. Press and hold for a fast search. In AUDIO mode, press the buttons to
adjust different sound settings.
B
AUDIO:
Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and
Balance.
C
SEEK:
Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station on the
frequency band.
D
Memory presets:
Store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio station,
tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
E
AM/FM:
Press this button to select a frequency band.
F
VOL-PUSH:
Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn the control
to adjust the volume.
G
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. 303
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A Eject: Press to eject a CD.
B
CD slot: Insert a CD.
C Tune: Press to search through the radio
frequency band manually. Press and hold
for a fast search.
D
Phone: Press to access the phone
features of the SYNC system. See
SYNC™
(page 313).
E
MENU: Press to access different audio
system features.
• If your vehicle is equipped with satellite
radio, you can access different menus
by pressing
OK.
• Set the time by pressing
MENU until
SET HOURS or SET MINUTES appears
and using the arrow buttons to adjust
the time.
• Set the strongest stations on the radio
frequency by pressing
MENU until
AUTOSET appears. AUTOSET does
not override your original presets. •
RBDS
displays text transmitted by
certain radio stations and searches for
music categories. To search for music
categories, turn on RBDS (by using the
SEEK
buttons when RBDS ON/OFF
appears). Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through categories,
then use the
SEEK buttons to begin
the search.
• SPEEDVOL (speed compensated
volume) allows you to adjust radio
volume to compensate for noise levels
when vehicle speed increases.
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Track/Folder is only available on MP3
files when in CD mode. In track mode,
pressing the SEEK arrows allows you
to scroll through all the tracks on the
disc. In folder mode, pressing the SEEK
arrows allows you to scroll through all
the tracks within the selected folder.
Press the
FOLDER buttons to access
other folders.
• COMPRESS
(Compression) is only
available in CD and MP3 modes.
Switching compression on brings the
soft and loud passages together for a
more consistent listening level. Use the
SEEK
buttons and up and down arrow
buttons to switch it on and off.
F
AUX: Press to access the media features
of the SYNC system. See SYNC™ (page
313).
G
SEEK: In radio mode, press and release
these buttons to go to the next (or
previous) preset radio station or disc track.
In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttons
to select the next (or previous) track, or
press and hold to advance (or reverse)
within the same track.
H
Play, Pause and OK: Play and Pause
allow you to play or pause a track when
listening to a CD. OK
allows you to confirm
commands with phone and media features
of the SYNC system. See
SYNC™ (page
313).
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SHUFFLE: Play music on the selected
CD or MP3 folder in random order.
J
FOLDER: Press to access the next folder
on an MP3 disc.
K
FOLDER: Press to access the previous
folder on an MP3 disc.
L
FF: Press to fast forward in a CD track or
MP3 file manually.
M
REW: Press to rewind in a CD track or
MP3 file manually. N
Memory presets: Store your favorite
radio stations. To store a radio station, tune
to the station, then press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
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TEXT/SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3
modes, press and hold to hear a brief
sampling of radio stations, CD tracks or
MP3 files. In CD and MP3 modes, press and
release to display track title, artist name
and disc title. In text mode, sometimes the
display requires additional text to show.
When the < / > indicator is on, press TEXT
and then use the
SEEK buttons to view
the additional display text.
P
AM/FM: Press to select a frequency
band.
Q
VOL-PUSH: Press to switch the system
off and on. Turn it to adjust the volume.
R
CD: Press to enter CD or MP3 mode.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
SONY AM/FM/CD WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
The MyFord Touch system controls
most of the audio features. See
MyFord
Touch ™ (page 349).
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A.
VOL and Power: Press this button to
switch the system off and on. Turn it to
adjust the volume.
B. Eject:
Press this button to eject a CD.
C. CD slot:
Insert a CD.
D. TUNE:
Turn this control to manually
search through the radio frequency band.
E. Memory presets:
Store your favorite
radio stations. To store a radio station, tune
to the station, then press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
F. Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward:
• In radio mode, select a frequency band
and press one of these buttons. The
system stops at the first station it finds
in that direction.
• In Sirius mode, press these buttons to
select the previous or next channel. If
a specific category is selected (such as
Jazz, Rock or News), use these buttons
to find the previous or next channel in
the selected category.
• In CD mode, press these buttons to
select the previous or next track. G.
MEDIA:
Press this button to access
different audio modes, such as AM, FM and
A/V Input.
DIGITAL RADIO
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 HD Radio logo on your
screen. When this logo is available, you
may also see Title and Artist fields
on-screen.
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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.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
•
Scan allows you to hear a brief
sampling of all available stations. This
feature still works when HD Radio
reception is on, although it does not
scan for HD2-HD7 channels. You may
see the HD logo appear if the station
has a digital broadcast.
• Memory presets
allow you to save an
active channel as a memory preset.
Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished. When
switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory
preset, the sound mutes before the
digital audio plays, because the system
has to reacquire the digital signal.
Note: As with any saved radio station, you
cannot access the saved station if your
vehicle is outside the station ’s reception
area.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on
the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due
to weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to
the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available
again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible
HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal
again.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-
HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in the
analog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an
HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Depending
on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change
when the station changes from analog to digital. Blending
is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to
analog sound.
Station blending
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In order to provide the best possible
experience, use the contact form to report
any station issues found while listening to
a station broadcasting with HD Radio
technology. Independent entities own and
operate each station. These stations are
responsible for ensuring all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.Potential station issues
Action
Cause
Issues
No action required. This is a
broadcast issue.
This is poor time alignment
by the radio broadcaster.
Echo, stutter, skip or repeat
in audio.
Increase or decrease in
audio volume.
No action required. The
reception issue may clear up
as you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Sound fading or blending in
and out.
No action required. This is
normal behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
The digital multicast is not
available until the HD Radio
broadcast is decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is avail-
able.
There is an audio mute
delay when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset or
Direct Tune.
No action required. The
station is not available in
your current location.
The previously stored
multicast preset or direct
tune is not available in your
current reception area.
Cannot access HD2 or HD3
multicast channel when
recalling a preset or from a
direct tune.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
Text information does not
match currently playing
audio.
Fill out the station issue
form at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
There is no text information
shown for currently selected
frequency.
No action required. This is
normal behavior.
Pressing
Scan disables
HD2-HD7 channel search.
HD2-HD7 stations not found
when Scan is pressed.
* http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
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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.
SATELLITE RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music,
news, sports, weather, traffic and
entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of
SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at
1-888-539-7474.
Note: This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.
Satellite Radio Reception Factors Potential satellite radio reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna
clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
the audio system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . to indicate the
interference and the audio system may mute.
Satellite radio signal interfer-
ence
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service
Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right
to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming including canceling, moving
or adding particular channels, and its prices,
at any time, with or without notice to you.
Ford Motor Company shall not be
responsible for any such programming
changes. 309
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