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Your voice system allows you to change
audio sources with a simple voice command.
For example, if you are listening to music on
a USB device, then want to switch to a
satellite radio channel, simply press the voice
button on the steering wheel controls and
say the name of the Sirius station (such as,
"the Highway"). The following voice
commands are available at the top level of
the voice session no matter which current
audio source you are listening to (such as a
USB device or Sirius satellite radio).
Note:
This is only available when your
MyLincoln Touch system language is set to
North American English. Sample commands
"<87.9-107.9>""<530-1710>"
"" *
"AM <530-1710>"
"FM <87.9-107.9>"
"Play [album] " **
"Play [artist] " ** Sample commands
"Play [genre] " **
"Play [playlist] " **
"Play [song] " **
"Play "
"Play by "
"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 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
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Balance and Fade
• THX Deep Note Demo
• 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,
TAG appears
on-screen when HD Radio is active. You can
touch
TAG 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.
Direct Tune
Touch this button to enter the desired station
number manually. 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:
The HD Radio logo either blinks when
acquiring a digital station, and then stays
solid when digital audio is playing, or is grey
when acquiring a digital station, and then
changes to orange when digital audio is
playing. 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.
TAG 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 > TAG
Button > On.
2. When you hear a song you like, touch TAG
. 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. 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.
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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
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.
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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 available.
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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"TUNE"
"AM autoset preset <#>" "AM preset <#>" "FM"
"FM <87.9-107.9>"
"FM <87.9-107.9> HD <#>" *
"FM autoset"
"FM autoset preset <#>" "FM preset <#>" "FM 1"
"FM 1 preset <#>" "FM 2"
"FM 2 preset <#>"
"HD <#>" *
"Preset <#>" "Help"
* If available. Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated) Press the lower left corner of the
touchscreen, and then select the
SIRIUS tab.
Memory Presets
Save a channel by pressing and holding one
of the memory preset areas. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the channel.
Sound returns when finished.
ALERT
Save the current song, artist, or team as a
favorite. The system alerts you when it plays
again on any channel.
Replay
Replay audio on the current channel. You can
replay approximately 45 minutes of audio as
long as you have remained tuned to the
current station. Changing stations erases the
previous audio.
While in replay mode:
• Press and release the seek buttons to
hear the previous or next song.
• Press and hold the seek buttons to
reverse or fast forward in the current
track. •
Press play or pause to play or pause the
audio.
• Press
Replay to return to live audio if you
have been using the feature to replay
audio.
Scan
Touch this button to hear a brief sampling of
channels.
Options
Touch this button to view and adjust various
media settings.
Sound Settings
Touch this button to adjust settings for:
• Bass
• Midrange
• Treble
• Balance and Fade
• THX Deep Note Demo
• DSP (Digital Signal processing)
• Occupancy Mode
• Speed Compensated Volume.
Note: Your vehicle may not have all these
sound settings.
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Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify or
track your satellite radio account. The ESN
is on the System Information Screen (SR
ESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To access your ESN,
touch the bottom left corner of the
touchscreen. Touch SIRIUS > Options.
Sirius Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting Potential reception issues
For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and
other materials 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
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Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Radio display
No action required. This message should
disappear shortly.
Radio requires more than two seconds to
produce audio for the selected channel.
Acquiring...
If this message does not clear shortly, or with
an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a
fault. See an authorized dealer for service.
There is an internal module or system failure
present.
Sat Fault/Sirius System Failure.
Tune to another channel or choose another
preset.
The channel is no longer available.
Invalid Channel.
Contact Sirius at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe
to the channel, or tune to another channel.
Your subscription does not include this
channel.
Unsubscribed Channel.
The signal is blocked. When you move into an
open area, the signal should return.
The signal is lost from the Sirius satellite or
Sirius tower to your vehicle antenna.
No Signal.
No action required. The process may take up
to three minutes.
Update of channel programming in progress.
Updating.
Contact Sirius at 1-888-539-7474 to resolve
subscription issues.
Your satellite service is no longer available.
Call Sirius
1-888-539-7474.
Use the channel guide to turn off the Lock or
Skip function on that station.
All the channels in the selected category are
either skipped or locked.
None found. Check Channel Guide.
No action required.
Sirius has updated the channels available for
your vehicle.
Subscription Updated.
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