2014 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

•MP3 folder mode represents a folderstructure consisting of one level offolders. The CD player numbers all MP3tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3file extension) and all folderscontaining MP3 files, from F001(folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level offolders helps with navigation throughthe disc files.
If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it isimportant to understand how the systemreads the structures you create. Whilevarious files may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), only files withthe .mp3 extension are played; other filesare ignored by the system. This enablesyou to use the same MP3 disc for a varietyof tasks on your work computer, homecomputer and your in-vehicle system.
In track mode, the system displays andplays the structure as if it were only onelevel deep (all .mp3 files play, regardlessof being in a specific folder). In foldermode, the system only plays the .mp3 filesin the current folder.
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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CLK: Press this button to switch the display between the clock and radiofrequency. To set the time, press and hold the button until the hours start toflash. Press the arrow buttons (B) to adjust he hours, then repeat to set theminutes. Press CLK again to exit clock mode.
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Tune: Press these arrow buttons to manually search through the radio frequencyband. Press and hold for a fast search. In AUDIO mode, press the buttons toadjust different sound settings.
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AUDIO: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade andBalance.C
SEEK: Press this button to go to the previous or next strong station on thefrequency 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 controlto adjust the volume.G
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
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A Eject: Press to eject a CD.
B CD slot: Insert a CD.
C Tune: Press to search through the radiofrequency band manually. Press and holdfor a fast search.
D Phone: Press to access the phonefeatures of the SYNC system. SeeSYNC™ (page 313).
E MENU: Press to access different audiosystem features.
•If your vehicle is equipped with satelliteradio, you can access different menusby pressing OK.
•Set the time by pressing MENU untilSET HOURS or SET MINUTES appearsand using the arrow buttons to adjustthe time.
•Set the strongest stations on the radiofrequency by pressing MENU untilAUTOSET appears. AUTOSET doesnot override your original presets.
•RBDS displays text transmitted bycertain radio stations and searches formusic categories. To search for musiccategories, turn on RBDS (by using theSEEK buttons when RBDS ON/OFFappears). Press the up and down arrowbuttons to scroll through categories,then use the SEEK buttons to beginthe search.
•SPEEDVOL (speed compensatedvolume) allows you to adjust radiovolume to compensate for noise levelswhen vehicle speed increases.
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•Track/Folder is only available on MP3files when in CD mode. In track mode,pressing the SEEK arrows allows youto scroll through all the tracks on thedisc. In folder mode, pressing the SEEKarrows allows you to scroll through allthe tracks within the selected folder.Press the FOLDER buttons to accessother folders.
•COMPRESS (Compression) is onlyavailable in CD and MP3 modes.Switching compression on brings thesoft and loud passages together for amore consistent listening level. Use theSEEK buttons and up and down arrowbuttons to switch it on and off.
F AUX: Press to access the media featuresof the SYNC system. See SYNC™ (page313).
G SEEK: In radio mode, press and releasethese buttons to go to the next (orprevious) preset radio station or disc track.In CD and MP3 modes, press these buttonsto select the next (or previous) track, orpress and hold to advance (or reverse)within the same track.
H Play, Pause and OK: Play and Pauseallow you to play or pause a track whenlistening to a CD.OK allows you to confirmcommands with phone and media featuresof the SYNC system. See SYNC™ (page313).
I SHUFFLE: Play music on the selectedCD or MP3 folder in random order.
J FOLDER: Press to access the next folderon an MP3 disc.
K FOLDER: Press to access the previousfolder on an MP3 disc.
L FF: Press to fast forward in a CD track orMP3 file manually.
M REW: Press to rewind in a CD track orMP3 file manually.
N Memory presets: Store your favoriteradio stations. To store a radio station, tuneto the station, then press and hold a presetbutton until sound returns.
O TEXT/SCAN: In radio, CD and MP3modes, press and hold to hear a briefsampling of radio stations, CD tracks orMP3 files. In CD and MP3 modes, press andrelease to display track title, artist nameand disc title. In text mode, sometimes thedisplay requires additional text to show.When the < / > indicator is on, press TEXTand then use the SEEK buttons to viewthe additional display text.
P AM/FM: Press to select a frequencyband.
Q VOL-PUSH: Press to switch the systemoff 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 inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:The MyFord Touch system controlsmost of the audio features. See MyFordTouch™ (page 349).
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A.VOL and Power: Press this button toswitch the system off and on. Turn it toadjust the volume.
B.Eject: Press this button to eject a CD.
C.CD slot: Insert a CD.
D.TUNE: Turn this control to manuallysearch through the radio frequency band.
E.Memory presets: Store your favoriteradio stations. To store a radio station, tuneto the station, then press and hold a presetbutton until sound returns.
F.Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward:
•In radio mode, select a frequency bandand press one of these buttons. Thesystem stops at the first station it findsin that direction.
•In Sirius mode, press these buttons toselect the previous or next channel. Ifa specific category is selected (such asJazz, Rock or News), use these buttonsto find the previous or next channel inthe selected category.
•In CD mode, press these buttons toselect the previous or next track.
G.MEDIA: Press this button to accessdifferent audio modes, such as AM, FM andA/V Input.
DIGITAL RADIO
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts (whereavailable) in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound qualitythan analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the HD Radio logo on yourscreen. When this logo is available, youmay also see Title and Artist fieldson-screen.
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The multicast indicator appears in FMmode (only) if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations (HD2 through HD7) areonly available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
•Scan allows you to hear a briefsampling of all available stations. Thisfeature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does notscan for HD2-HD7 channels. You maysee the HD logo appear if the stationhas a digital broadcast.
•Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
Potential reception issues
If you are listening to a multicast station and you are onthe fringe of the reception area, the station may mute dueto weak signal strength.
Reception area
If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back tothe analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is availableagain. However, if you are listening to any of the possibleHD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and staysmuted unless it is able to connect to the digital signalagain.
When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in theanalog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is anHD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Dependingon the station quality, you may hear a slight sound changewhen the station changes from analog to digital. Blendingis the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back toanalog sound.
Station blending
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In order to provide the best possibleexperience, use the contact form to reportany station issues found while listening toa station broadcasting with HD Radio
technology. Independent entities own andoperate each station. These stations areresponsible for ensuring all audio streamsand data fields are accurate.
Potential station issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. This is abroadcast issue.This is poor time alignmentby the radio broadcaster.Echo, stutter, skip or repeatin audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume.
No action required. Thereception issue may clear upas you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting betweenanalog and digital audio.Sound fading or blending inand out.
No action required. This isnormal behavior. Wait untilthe audio is available.
The digital multicast is notavailable until the HD Radiobroadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is avail-able.
There is an audio mutedelay when selecting HD2 orHD3, multicast preset orDirect Tune.
No action required. Thestation is not available inyour current location.
The previously storedmulticast preset or directtune is not available in yourcurrent reception area.
Cannot access HD2 or HD3multicast channel whenrecalling a preset or from adirect tune.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.Text information does notmatch currently playingaudio.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.*
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.There is no text informationshown for currently selectedfrequency.
No action required. This isnormal behavior.Pressing Scan disablesHD2-HD7 channel search.HD2-HD7 stations not foundwhen Scan is pressed.
* http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
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HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. andforeign patents. HD Radio and the HD andHD Radio logos are proprietary trademarksof iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford MotorCompany and iBiquity Digital Corp. are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
SATELLITE RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music,news, sports, weather, traffic andentertainment satellite radio channels. Formore information and a complete list ofSIRIUS satellite radio channels, visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.sirius.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS at1-888-539-7474.
Note:This receiver includes the eCosreal-time operating system. eCos ispublished under the eCos License.
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
Potential satellite radio reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antennaclear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and othermaterial as far away from the antenna as possible.
Antenna obstructions
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one andthe audio system may mute.
Station overload
Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . to indicate theinterference and the audio system may mute.Satellite radio signal interfer-ence
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service
Note:SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted rightto change, rearrange, add or deleteprogramming including canceling, movingor adding particular channels, and its prices,at any time, with or without notice to you.Ford Motor Company shall not beresponsible for any such programmingchanges.
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