2015 FORD TRANSIT Owners Manual

Media Voice Commands
Press the voice button and when
prompted say any of the following:
Voice command
(USB [stick] | iPod | MP3 [player])
Autoplay Off
Autoplay [on]
[Phone] Connections | [Media] Connec-
tions | [Bluetooth] Connections
pause
play 1,2
play [album] [by [artist]]
Play all
1,2
play [artist]
1,2
play [genre]
3
[Play] Next Folder
[play] next track
1,2
play [playlist]
3
[Play] Previous Folder
[play] previous track
1,2
play [song | track | title | file]
1,2
Refine album
1,2
Refine artist Voice command
1,2
Refine song
1,2
Refine track
repeat (track | song) [on]
repeat off
1,2
(browse | search | show) album
1,2
(browse | search | show) all (artist |
artists)
1,2
(browse | search | show) all (genre
| genres)
1,2
(browse | search | show) all (song |
songs | title | titles | file | files | track
| tracks)
shuffle [all] [on]
shuffle off
[play] (similar music | more like this)
((who's | who is) this | who plays this |
(what's | what is) playing [now] | (what
| which) (song | track | artist) is this |
(who's | who is) playing | (what's | what
is) this)
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.
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Voice Command Guide
Action and Description
Voice command
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.
(browse | search | show)
all (genre | genres)
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.
[play] (similar music |
more like this)
The system searches for specific artist information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
(browse | search | show)
all (artist | artists)
The system searches for specific track information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
(browse | search | show)
all (song | songs | title |
titles | file | files | track |
tracks)
The system searches for specific album information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
(browse | search | show)
album
The system searches for specific artist information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
play [artist]
The system searches for specific track information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
play [song | track | title |
file]
The system searches for specific album information from the
music indexed through the USB port.
play [album] [by [artist]]
This allows you to make your previous command more
specific. For example, if you asked to search and play all music
by a certain artist, you could then say, refine album and
choose a specific album from the list to view. If you then
select Play, the system only plays music from that specific
album.
Refine
* Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songs
the system needs to process.
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Bluetooth Audio Command Guide
Press the voice button and when
prompted say any of the following:
Voice command
[Phone] Connections | [Media] Connec-
tions | [Bluetooth] Connections
pause
play Voice command
[play] next track
[play] previous track
Media Menu Features
The media menu allows you to select your
media source, how to play your music, for
example by artist, genre, shuffle or repeat,
and to add, connect or delete devices.
Press the AUX button, then scroll to: Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button to enter the media menu.
Menu
Select one of the following:
Play your music by artist, album, genre, playlist, track, similar
music or play all music. You can also choose to Explore USB
to view the supported digital music files on your playing
device.
Menu
Select and play music from your USB port, auxiliary input jack
or stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.
Browse device
Select one of the following:
Press the
OK button to access music plugged into your USB
port. You can also plug in devices to charge them (if
supported by your device). Once connected, the system
indexes any readable media files. 1
USB
Press the OK button. 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.
Bluetooth audio
Press the
OK button to select and play music from your
portable music player over your vehicle's speakers. 2
Line In
Choose to shuffle or repeat your music and select your
Autoplay settings. Once you turn these selections on, they
remain on until you turn them off. Press SEEK
to play the
previous or next track. 3
Media Player Settings
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Action and Description
Message
Select one of the following: Press the OK button 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.
Shuffle
Press the
OK button to repeat any song.
Repeat
Press the
OK button to 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
Autoplay
Interact with SYNC-capable mobile applications on your
smartphone.
Mobile Apps
Access available Bluetooth Device menu listings as well as
Advanced menu listings.
Settings
Press
OK to exit the media menu.
Exit
1 The 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.
2 If 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.
3 Some digital media players require both USB and line in ports to stream data and music
separately
4 Indexing times can vary from device to device and with regard to the number of songs
the system needs to process.
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. 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:
Note:
If your digital media player has a
power switch, make sure you switch it on
before plugging it in.
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Press the AUX button, then scroll to:
Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button to enter the media menu.
Menu
Select one of the following:
Press the
OK button. The first track title appears in the
display.
Play all
Play all indexed media (tracks) from your playing device in
flat file mode, one at a time in numerical order.
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.
Artist
1. Press the
OK button. You can select to play all artists or
any indexed artist.
2. Scroll to choose the desired artist. Press the
OK button.
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 the OK
button. You can enter the album menu and
select from playing all albums or from any individual
indexed album.
2. Scroll to choose the desired album. Press the OK button.
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 the
OK button.
2. Scroll to select the desired genre. Press the OK
button.
Access your playlists from formats ASX, M3U, WPL or MTP.
The system lists your playlists alphabetically in flat-file mode.
If there are more than 255, the system categorizes them
alphabetically.
Playlists
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Scroll to select the desired playlist. Press the
OK button.
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Action and Description
Message
Search for and play a specific indexed track. SYNC lists your
tracks alphabetically in flat file mode. If there are more than
255, the system categorizes them alphabetically.
Tracks
1. Press the OK button.
2. Scroll to select the desired track. Press the OK
button.
Explore all supported digital media on your media device
connected to the USB port. You can only view media content
which is compatible with SYNC; other files saved are not
visible.
Explore USB
1. Press the
OK button.
2. Scroll to explore indexed media on your flash drive.
Play music similar to what is currently playing from the USB
port. The system uses the metadata information of each song
to compile a playlist for you. *
Similar Music
1. Press the
OK button.
2. The system creates a new list of similar songs and begins
playing. This feature does not include tracks with incom-
plete metadata information. Press the
OK button.
Exit the current menu.
Return
* With certain playing devices, if your metadata tags are not populated, the tracks are not
available in voice recognition, play menu or similar music. However, if you place these
tracks onto your playing device in "Mass Storage Device Mode", they are available in voice
recognition, play menu browsing and similar music. The system places Unknown items
into any unpopulated metadata tag.
System Settings
Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth Devices menu allows you
to add, connect and delete a device as turn
the Bluetooth feature on and off.
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Press the AUX button, then scroll to:
Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button to enter the media menu.
Menu
Press the
OK button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
Bluetooth Devices
Select one of the following:
Pair more devices to the system. *
Add Device
1. Press the
OK button. When find SYNC appears in the
display, press the OK button again.
2. Follow the directions in your phone's manual to put your phone into discovery mode. A six-digit PIN appears in the
display.
3. When prompted on your phone's six-digit display, enter the PIN.
Connect a previously paired Bluetooth-enabled device.
Connect Bluetooth
Device
1.Press the OK button to select and view a list of previously
p

aired devices.
2. Scroll until you find the desired device, and then press OK
to connect the device.
Turn the Bluetooth feature on and off. **
Bluetooth On and Off
1.Press the OK button and scroll to toggle between on and
off.
2. Make a selection, press the
OK button.
Delete a paired media device.
DEL DEVICE
1. Press the
OK button and scroll to select the device.
2. Press the
OK button to confirm.
Delete all previously paired devices.
Delete All Devices
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Action and Description
Message
1. Press the OK button.
2. Press the
OK button to confirm.
Exit the current menu.
Return
* This is a speed-dependent feature. It is only available when your vehicle is traveling at 3
mph (5 km/h) or less.
** Setting Bluetooth to off disconnects all Bluetooth devices and turns off all Bluetooth
features.
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to access
and set prompts, languages, defaults and
perform a master reset. Action and Description
Message
Press the
OK button to enter the media menu.
Menu
Press the
OK button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
Advanced
Select one of the following:
Have SYNC guide you by asking questions, helpful hints or
ask you for a specific action.
Confirmation Prompts
1.Press the OK button and scroll to toggle between on and
off

.
2. Make a selection, press the
OK button. SYNC takes you
back to the Advanced menu.
Choose from the available languages. The displays and
prompts are in the selected language.
Language
1. Press the
OK button and scroll through the available
languages.
2. Press the OK button when the desired language appears
in the displ

ay.
3. If you change the language setting, the display indicates that the system is updating. When complete, SYNC takes
you back to the Advanced menu.
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