Get Audio System Guide for Ford Ecosport SUV First Generation (2004-2012)

Audio System

GENERAL INFORMATION

Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors

Radio reception factors

Distance and Strength

Terrain

The further you travel away from an FM station, the weaker

the signal and the weaker the reception.

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway

overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and

thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.

Station overload

When you pass near a radio transmission tower, a stronger

signal can override a weaker signal and can cause interfer-

ence in the audio system.

MP3 and WMA Track and Folder

CD and CD Player Information

Structure

Note: CD units play commercially pressed

4.75-inch (12 centimeter) audio compact

discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,

certain recordable and re-recordable

compact discs may not function correctly

when used in Ford CD players.

Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade

paper (adhesive) labels into the CD player

as the label may peel and cause the CD to

become jammed. You should use a

permanent felt tip marker rather than

adhesive labels on your homemade CDs.

Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please

contact an authorized dealer for further

information.

Audio systems capable of recognizing and

playing MP3 and WMA individual tracks

and folder structures work as follows:

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There are two different modes for MP3

and WMA disc playback: MP3 and

WMA track mode (system default) and

MP3 and WMA folder mode.

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MP3 and WMA track mode ignores any

folder structure on the MP3 and WMA

disc. The player numbers each MP3

and WMA track on the disc (noted by

the MP3 or WMA file extension) from

T001 to a maximum of T255. The

maximum number of playable MP3 and

WMA files may be less depending on

the structure of the CD and exact

model of radio present.

Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped

discs or discs with a scratch protection film

attached.

Always handle discs by their edges only.

Clean the disc with an approved CD

cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of the

disc toward the edge. Do not clean in a

circular motion.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or

heat sources for extended periods.

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MP3 and WMA folder mode represents

In track mode, the system displays and

plays the structure as if it were only one

level deep (all MP3 and WMA files play,

regardless of being in a specific folder). In

folder mode, the system only plays the

MP3 and WMA files in the current folder.

a folder structure consisting of one

level of folders. The CD player numbers

all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc

(noted by the MP3 or WMA file

extension) and all folders containing

MP3 and WMA files, from F001 (folder)

T001 (track) to F253 T255.

Creating discs with only one level of

folders helps with navigation through

the disc files.

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WARNING

If you are burning your own MP3 and WMA

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 and

WMA), only files with the MP3 and WMA

extension are played; other files are

ignored by the system. This enables you to

use the same MP3 and WMA disc for a

variety of tasks on your work computer,

home computer and your in-vehicle

system.

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 handheld 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.

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Display: Shows the status of the current mode selected.

USB socket: Insert to play audio from a compatible external device or memory

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SET: Press the button to adjust the sound settings for bass, treble, balance

and fade.

Seek up: Press the button to go to the next station up the radio frequency band

or the next track. Seek down: Press the button to go to the next station down

the radio frequency band or the previous track. In Bluetooth audio and USB

modes press the buttons to go to the next or previous track.

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Dial and end call: Press the button to make and end a call.

Numeric keypad: Press the button to recall a previously stored station. To

store a favorite station press and hold until the sound returns.

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Clock: Press the button to select clock setup.

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Information: Press the button to access more information if it does not fit the

display.

TA: Press the button to turn traffic announcements on or off and cancel

announcements during an active announcement.

On, Off and Volume: Press the button to switch the audio system on or off.

Turn the dial to adjust the volume.

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Microphone: Cell phone microphone.

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MENU: Press the button to access different audio system features, depending

on which mode has been selected.

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PHONE: Press the button to access the Bluetooth phone feature of the system

by pressing PHONE then MENU. When paired further presses of this button

will display phone name, signal strength and the battery level.

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AUX: Press the button to access Bluetooth audio streaming, USB or Aux input

playback.

RADIO: Press the button to select different radio bands. Press to cancel the

menu or list browsing.

Cursor up and down: Press a button to scroll through on-screen choices. In

radio mode press to manual tune.

OK, Play and Pause: Press the button to confirm on-screen selections. Press

to play or pause during playback with compatible external devices.

Station Tuning Control

Seek Tuning

Select a waveband and briefly press one

of the seek buttons. The unit will stop at

the first station it finds in the direction you

have chosen.

Set Button

This will allow you to adjust the sound

settings (for example bass, treble, balance

and fade).

1. Press the SET button until the required

setting is displayed.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to

Manual Tuning

select the required level.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to

tune down or up the waveband in small

increments or press and hold to increment

quickly, until you find a station you want

to listen to.

3. Press the OK button to confirm the

new settings.

Waveband Button

Press the RADIO button to select from the

Station Preset Buttons

wavebands available.

You can use the button to return to radio

reception when you have been listening to

another source.

This feature allows you to store your

favorite stations. They can be recalled by

selecting the appropriate waveband and

pressing one of the preset buttons.

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1. Select a waveband.

2. Tune to the station required.

Note: When you are listening to a non

traffic announcement station and turn

traffic announcement off and on again a TP

seek will occur.

3. Press and hold one of the preset

buttons. A progress bar and message

will appear. When the progress bar

completes the station has been stored.

The audio unit will also mute

Traffic Announcement Volume

Traffic announcements interrupt normal

broadcasts at a preset minimum level that

is usually louder than normal listening

volumes.

To adjust the preset volume use the

volume control to make the necessary

adjustment during an incoming traffic

announcement broadcast. The display will

show the level selected.

momentarily as confirmation.

You can repeat this on each waveband and

for each preset button.

Note: When you drive to another part of the

country, stations that broadcast on

alternative frequencies, and are stored on

preset buttons, may be updated with the

correct frequency and station name for that

area.

Ending Traffic Announcements

The audio unit will return to normal

operation at the end of each traffic

announcement. To end the announcement

prematurely, press TA during the

announcement.

Traffic Information Control

Many stations that broadcast on the FM

waveband have a TP code to signify that

they carry traffic program information.

Note: If you press TA at any other time it

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will switch all announcements off.

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Before you can receive traffic

News Broadcasts

announcements, you must press the TA

button. A TA display will appear to show

the feature is switched on.

Your audio unit may interrupt normal

reception to broadcast news bulletins from

stations on the FM waveband, radio data

system or other enhanced network linked

stations.

The display will indicate there is an

incoming announcement, during news

broadcasts. When the audio unit interrupts

for a news broadcast the preset volume

level will be the same as traffic

announcements.

If you are already tuned to a station that

broadcasts traffic information, TP will also

be displayed. Otherwise the unit will search

for a traffic program.

When traffic information is broadcast, it

will automatically interrupt normal radio

or device playback.

If a non-traffic station is selected or

recalled using a preset button, the audio

unit will remain on that station unless TA

is turned off, then on again.

Note: If traffic announcement is on and you

select a preset or manual tune to a non

traffic announcement station no traffic

announcement will be heard.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Scroll to NEWS and turn on or off with

the up and down arrow buttons.

3. Press the OK button to return.

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large network may be broken down into a

Alternative Frequencies

number of smaller regional networks,

typically centered on major towns or cities.

When the network is not split into regional

variants, the whole network caries the

same programming.

The majority of programs that broadcast

on the FM waveband have a program

identification code, it can be recognized by

audio units.

When your vehicle moves from one

transmission area to another with the

alternative frequencies tuning switched

on, this function will search for the

strongest station signal.

Under certain conditions, however,

alternative frequencies tuning may

temporarily disrupt normal reception.

When selected, the unit continually

evaluates signal strength and, if a better

signal becomes available, the unit will

switch to that alternative. It mutes while

it checks a list of alternative frequencies

and if necessary, it will search once across

the selected waveband for a genuine

alternative frequency.

Regional mode on: This prevents random

alternative frequency switches when

neighboring regional networks are not

carrying the same programming.

Regional mode off: This allows a larger

coverage area if neighboring regional

networks are carrying the same

programming, but can cause random

alternative frequency switches if they are

not.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Scroll to REGION and turn on or off

with the up and down arrow buttons.

3. Press the OK button to return.

Phone

It will restore radio reception when it finds

one or if one is not found, the unit will

return to the original stored frequency.

Note: Using the system with the engine off

will drain the battery.

When selected, AF will appear in the

Note: As no common agreement exists, cell

phone manufacturers are able to implement

a variety of profiles in their Bluetooth

devices. Because of this, an incompatibility

can occur between the phone and hands

free system, which in some cases may

significantly degrade the system

display.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Scroll to AF and turn to auto or off with

the up and down arrow buttons.

3. Press the OK button to return.

performance. To avoid this situation, only

recommended phones should be used. To

check your cell phone's compatibility, refer

to your device's manual or visit the regional

Ford website.

Regional Mode

Regional mode controls the behavior of

alternative frequencies switching between

regionally related networks of a parent

broadcaster. A broadcaster may run a fairly

large network across a large part of the

country. At various times of the day this

This section describes the functions and

features of the Bluetooth cell phone hands

free system.

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The Bluetooth cell phone part of the

5. Enter the six digit number into your

phone when prompted to pair the

audio system and phone. If the audio

display changes to SECURE PIN,

together with a different six digit

number you do not need to enter a

code into your phone. Check the

number on the audio display matches

the number displayed on your phone

and confirm pairing if prompted.

6. Once pairing has been successful SET

PRIMARY will be displayed on the

audio display.

7. Press the OK button twice to confirm

your phone as the primary device for

all future connections.

system provides interaction with the audio

system and your cell phone. It allows you

to use the audio system to make and

receive calls without having to hold your

cell phone.

Bluetooth Setup

Note: Up to five Bluetooth devices can be

paired to the system.

Note: If there is an ongoing call when the

phone in use is selected as the new active

phone, the call is transferred to the vehicle

audio system.

Note: Even if connected to the system, your

phone can still be used in the usual way.

8. LOAD PHONEBK will then be

displayed on the audio unit. Press the

OK button twice to confirm that the

contents of your phonebook are

downloaded to the system.

Note: A call will be disconnected if the

audio unit is switched off. If the ignition is

switched off the phone call will remain in

progress.

Before you can use your cell phone with

your vehicle it must be paired to the audio

system.

The following procedure is required before

an initial Bluetooth phone connection can

be made.

9. The Bluetooth device name is

displayed on the audio unit.

Phonebook Downloading

If your phonebook was not downloaded

during initial Bluetooth pairing follow this

process:

1. Press the PHONE button and then

keep pressing the MENU button to

scroll to the LOAD PHONEBK display.

2. Press the OK button.

1. Press the PHONE button and then

keep pressing the MENU button to

scroll to the ADD DEVICE display.

Press the OK button.

2. Press the OK button again and note

the six digit number displayed.

3. Search for Bluetooth devices using the

cell phone. For information on phone

settings, refer to your phone user guide.

4. Select FORD AUDIO from the list of

Bluetooth devices found by your phone.

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Deleting a Paired Device or Phone

Press the OK button to select the required

option, and use the up and down arrows

to change features.

To remove a paired device follow this

process:

Making and Receiving Calls

Outgoing calls can be made by:

1. Press the PHONE button and then

keep pressing the MENU button to

scroll to the DEL DEVICE display.

2. Press the OK button. The first paired

device name will be shown. Scroll to

the required device name using the up

and down arrow buttons. Select delete

all to erase all paired devices.

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entering a number using the keys on

the radio

selecting a contact from the

downloaded phonebook

selecting a number or contact from the

call history log

3. Press the OK button multiple times to

unpair the device from the audio unit.

using quick dial by pressing one of the

radio preset buttons

Privacy Mode

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using the redial function

using the cell phone.

You can transfer a call from hands free to

private mode during an active call.

Incoming calls can be answered by:

Press the MENU button until PRIVACY

appears, then press the OK button to

transfer. To return to hands free mode,

press the dial button.

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pressing the call pickup button on the

audio unit

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using the cell phone.

Calls can be rejected using the end call

button on the audio unit, or by using the

cell phone directly.

Phone Menu Options

Press the PHONE button to select phone

mode. Press the PHONE button again to

display information such as phone name,

signal strength and battery level.

When in phone mode, press the MENU

button to scroll through the various phone

options:

USB

Note: Only use USB Mass-Storage device

compliant devices.

Note: Always switch your audio unit to a

different source (for example the radio)

before unplugging the USB device.

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Redial.

Phonebook.

Call History.

Add Device.

Select Device.

Set Primary.

Delete Device.

Bluetooth on and off.

Load Phonebook.

Note: Do not install or connect USB hubs

or splitters.

Note: The system is only designed to

recognize and read suitable audio files from

a USB device that conforms to the USB

Mass-Storage device class or an iPod. Not

all available USB devices can be guaranteed

to function with the system.

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Note: It is possible to connect compatible

Select the iPod as the audio source by

pressing the AUX button until IPOD

appears in the display. After first

connecting the iPod, the first track within

the first folder will start to play

devices with a trailing USB lead as well as

those that plug into the USB socket directly

(for example USB memory sticks and pen

drives).

automatically. Following audio source

switching, the position of playback on the

iPod is remembered.

Note: Some USB devices with a higher

power consumption may not be compatible

(for example some larger hard drives).

Note: Access time to read the files on the

external device will vary depending upon

factors such as the file structure, size and

device content.

The audio unit supports a range of external

devices. Once connected, control of the

external device is possible via the audio

unit.

Press the seek up and down keys to skip

backward and forward through tracks.

Press and hold the seek keys to enable fast

rewind or fast forward through track

content.

Various functions may be controlled from

the audio unit including:

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Next and previous track select.

Track seek.

Shuffle.

Operating the USB Device

Note: USB playback will start automatically

when you connect a compatible device. To

turn this feature off, select AUTOPL and

then select OFF using the menu function.

Repeat.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Note: Make sure the device is paired before

Connect the device to the audio unit.

using this feature.

Select the USB device as the audio source

by pressing the AUX button until the USB

screen appears in the display. After first

connecting the USB device, the first track

within the first folder will start to play

automatically. Following audio source

switching, the position of playback on the

USB device is remembered.

Press the seek up and down keys to skip

backward and forward through tracks.

Press and hold to fast forward and reverse

through the track.

Compatible Bluetooth devices can be

connected to the audio unit to playback

using the vehicle audio system.

Select the device as the audio source by

pressing the AUX button until BT AUDIO

appears in the display.

The device playback can be controlled

using the audio unit buttons play, pause,

next and previous track.

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Connect the iPod to the audio unit.

WARNINGS

Radio sound levels can go above

85dB. Listening to sounds about 85

decibels can harm the human

auditory system.

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WARNINGS

Driving while distracted can result in

loss of vehicle control, crash and

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.

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

Note: Some systems do not have a CD

player.

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Cursor arrows allow you to scroll through on-screen choices.

CD slot is where you insert a CD.

OK confirms on-screen selections.

INFO allows you to access radio, CD, USB and IPod information.

TA allows you to turn traffic announcements on or off and cancels

announcements during an active announcement.

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Number block allows you to store your favorite radio stations. When tuned to

a station, press and hold a button until sound returns. Press to recall a previously

stored station.

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Seek allows you to go to the next station up the radio frequency band or the

next track on a CD.

ON/OFF and Volume allows you to switch the audio system on or off by pressing

the button. Turn the dial to adjust the volume.

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Seek allows you to go to the next station down the radio frequency band or the

previous track on a CD.

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MENU allows you to access different audio system features.

SOUND allows you to adjust the sound settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade

and Balance.

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AUX allows you to access the AUX and SYNC features, and cancels menu or

list browsing.

RADIO allows you to select different radio bands, and cancels menu or list

browsing.

Change source to CD, and cancels menu or list browsing.

Station Tuning Control

Seek Tuning

Select a waveband and briefly press one

of the seek buttons. The unit stops at the

first station it finds in the direction you

have chosen.

Sound Button

This allows you to adjust the sound

settings (such as bass, middle and treble).

1. Press SOUND.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to

select the required setting.

Manual Tuning

1. Press MENU.

3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to

make the necessary adjustment. The

display indicates the level selected.

2. Select RADIO mode, and then MANUAL

4. Press the OK button to confirm the

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new settings.

3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to

tune down or up the waveband in small

increments or press and hold to

increment quickly, until you find the

desired station.

Waveband Button

Press RADIO to select from the

wavebands available.

You can use the selector to return to radio

reception when you have been listening to

another source.

Alternatively, press the left arrow button

to display the available wavebands. Scroll

to the required waveband and press OK.

4. Press OK to continue listening to a

station.

Scan Tuning

Scan allows you to listen to a few seconds

of each station detected.

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1. Press MENU.

Traffic Information Control

Many stations that broadcast on the FM

waveband have a TP code to signify that

they carry traffic program information.

2. Select RADIO mode and then SCAN.

3. Use the seek buttons to scan up or

down the selected waveband.

4. Press OK to continue listening to a

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Station Preset Buttons

Before you can receive traffic

announcements, you must press either the

TA or TRAFFIC button. A TA display

appears to show the feature is on.

This feature allows you to store your

favorite stations. You can recall them by

selecting the appropriate waveband and

pressing one of the preset buttons.

1. Select a waveband.

2. Tune to the station required.

If you are listening to a station that

broadcasts traffic information, TP also

displays. Otherwise, the unit searches for

a traffic program.

3. Press and hold one of the preset

buttons. A progress bar and message

appear. When the progress bar

completes the station has been stored.

The audio unit briefly mutes as

confirmation.

When traffic information broadcasts, it

automatically interrupts normal radio or

CD playback and Traffic announcement

appears in the display.

If you select a non-traffic station using a

preset button, the audio unit remains on

that station unless you turn TA or TRAFFIC

off, then on again.

Note: If traffic announcement is on and you

select a preset or manually tune to a

non-traffic announcement station, you do

not hear traffic announcements.

Note: When you are listening to a

non-traffic announcement station and turn

traffic announcement off and on again, a

TP seek occurs.

You can repeat this on each waveband and

for each preset button.

Note: When you drive to another part of the

country, stations that broadcast on

alternative frequencies, and are stored on

preset buttons, may update with the correct

frequency and station name for that area.

Autostore Control

Note: This stores up to a maximum of the

10 strongest signals available, either from

the AM or the FM waveband, and overwrite

the previously stored stations. You can also

store stations manually in the same way as

other wavebands.

Traffic Announcement Volume

Traffic announcements interrupt normal

broadcasts at a preset minimum level that

is usually louder than normal listening

volumes.

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Press MENU, select RADIO mode, then

press AUTOSTORE.

To adjust the preset volume:

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When the search is complete, sound

returns and the strongest signals are

stored on the autostore presets.

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Use the volume control to make the

necessary adjustment during an

incoming traffic announcement

broadcast. The display shows the

selected level.

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Ending Traffic Announcements

Alternative Frequencies

The audio unit returns to normal operation

at the end of each traffic announcement.

To end the announcement prematurely,

press TA or TRAFFIC during the

announcement.

Note: If you press TA or TRAFFIC at any

other time, it switches all announcements

off.

The majority of programs that broadcast

on the FM waveband have a program

identification code that audio units can

recognize.

When your vehicle moves from one

transmission area to another with the

alternative frequencies tuning switched

on, this function searches for the strongest

station signal.

Automatic Volume Control

When available, automatic volume control

adjusts the volume level to compensate

for engine noise and road speed noise.

Under certain conditions, however,

alternative frequencies tuning may

temporarily disrupt normal reception.

When selected, the unit continually

evaluates signal strength and if a better

signal becomes available, the unit switches

to that alternative. It mutes while it checks

a list of alternative frequencies and if

necessary, it searches once across the

selected waveband for a genuine

alternative frequency.

1. Press MENU, and then select AUDIO

or AUDIO SETTINGS.

2. Select AVC LEVEL or ADAPTIVE VOL.

3. Use the left or right arrow button to

adjust the setting.

4. Press OK to confirm your selection.

5. Press MENU to return.

It restores radio reception when it finds one

or, if it cannot find one, returns to the

original stored frequency.

News Broadcasts

When selected, AF appears in the display.

1. Press MENU.

Your audio unit may interrupt normal

reception to broadcast news bulletins from

stations on the FM waveband, radio data

system or other enhanced network linked

stations.

The display indicates there is an incoming

announcement during news broadcasts.

When the audio unit interrupts for a news

broadcast, the preset volume level is the

same as traffic announcements.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Scroll to ALTERNAT FREQ. or

ALTERNATIVE FREQ. and turn on or off

by pressing OK.

4. Press MENU to return.

Regional Mode

1. Press MENU.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

Regional mode controls the behavior of

alternative frequencies switching between

regionally related networks of a parent

broadcaster. A broadcaster may run a large

network across a large part of the country.

At various times of the day this large

3. Scroll to NEWS and turn on or off by

pressing OK.

4. Press MENU to return.

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network may be broken down into a

AUDIO UNIT

number of smaller regional networks,

typically centered on major towns or cities.

When not split into these smaller variants,

the whole network carries the same

programming.

WARNINGS

Radio sound levels can go above

85dB and listening to sounds above

85 decibels can harm the human

auditory system. Law 11.291/2006.

Regional mode ON: This prevents random

alternative frequency switches when

neighboring regional networks are not

carrying the same programming.

Regional mode OFF: This allows a larger

coverage area if neighboring regional

networks carry the same programming,

but it can cause random alternative

frequency switches if they are not.

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.

1. Press MENU.

2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Scroll to RDS REGIONAL and turn on

or off by pressing OK.

4. Press MENU to return.

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Ejects a CD.

Arrow keys let you navigate through the options displayed on the display.

Opening access for CD.

OK confirms the selections shown on the display.

INFO let you access information from CD, USB and iPod.

TA allows you to turn traffic announcements on or off and cancels

announcements during an active announcement.

G

H

SOUND lets you adjust the sound settings for Treble, Mid, Low, Fade, Balance,

Equalizer Settings and DSP.

Number block can store your favorite radio stations. When turned to a station,

press and hold the button until the station is memorized. Press to go to a station

previously stored. In CD mode, press a number to select a track. In phone mode,

use the buttons to dial a phone number.

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I

J

Function button allows you to select four different functions of the audio system

depending on the mode (i.e. radio, CD, AUX, USB, iPod, phone or Bluetooth)

where you are.

Function button allows you to select three different functions of the audio

system depending on the mode (i.e. radio, CD, AUX, USB, iPod, phone or

Bluetooth) where you are.

K

Seek allows you to go to the next station up the radio frequency band, or to the

next track on a CD, USB, iPod and Bluetooth audio (if your device supports

Bluetooth).

L

ON/OFF and Volume allows you to turn on or off the audio system by pressing

the button. Turn the knob to adjust the volume.

M

Seek allows you to go to the next station down the radio frequency band or the

previous track on a CD, USB, iPod and Bluetooth audio (if your device supports

Bluetooth).

N

O

Function button allows you to select two different functions of the audio system

depending on the mode (i.e. radio, CD, AUX, USB, iPod, phone or Bluetooth)

where you are.

Function button allows you to select different functions of the audio system

depending on which mode (i.e. radio, CD, AUX, USB, iPod, phone or Bluetooth)

where you are.

P

MENU allows you to access different audio system features.

Q

PHONE allows you to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See

separate manual.

R

S

T

AUX allows you to access the AUX, USB, iPod, Bluetooth Audio, SYNC and also

cancels the scrolling menu or list. See separate manual.

RADIO lets you select different radio bands and will also cancel the scrolling

menu or list.

Change source to CD, will also cancel menu or list browsing.

4. Press the OK button to confirm the new

Sound Button

settings.

This will allow you to adjust the sound

settings (for example bass, middle and

treble).

Frequency Band Button

Press RADIO to select one of the frequency

bands available: AM, AM AST, FM, FM AST.

1. Press the sound button.

You can use the selector to return to radio

reception when you have been listening to

another source.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to

select the required setting.

3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to

make the necessary adjustment. The

display indicates the level selected.

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Alternatively, press the left arrow button

3. Press and hold one of the preset

buttons. A progress bar and message

will appear. When the progress bar

completes the station has been stored.

The audio unit will also mute

to display the available frequency bands.

Scroll to the required frequency band and

press OK.

Station Tuning Control

Seek Tuning

Select a frequency band and briefly press

one of the seek buttons. The unit will stop

at the first station it finds in the direction

you have chosen.

momentarily as confirmation.

You can repeat this on each frequency

band and for each preset button.

Note: When you drive to another part of the

country, stations that broadcast on

alternative frequencies, and are stored on

preset buttons, may be updated with the

correct frequency and station name for that

area.

Manual Tuning

1. Press function button 2.

2. Use the left and right arrow buttons to

tune down or up the frequency band in

small increments or press and hold to

increment quickly, until you find a

station you want to listen to.

Autostore Control

Note: Stores the 10 strongest signals

available in the frequency band AM AST or

FM AST, and overwrites the previously

stored stations. You can also manual store

a station in the same manner as other

frequency bands.

3. Press OK to continue listening to a

station.

•

Press and hold the function button 1. A

progress bar and a message will be

displayed.

When the search is complete, sound is

restored and the strongest signals are

stored on the autostore presets.

Scan Tuning

Scan allows you to listen to a few seconds

of each station detected.

•

1. To activate, press the function button

3.

2. Use the seek buttons to scan up or

Traffic Information Control (If

down the frequency band.

Equipped)

3. To deactivate, press the function

button 3 again or OK to continue

listening to a station.

To receive alerts about traffic, you must

press the TA button. A TA symbol is

displayed to show that the feature was

activated.

Station Preset Buttons

This feature allows you to store your

favorite stations, they can be recalled by

selecting the appropriate frequency band

and pressing one of the preset buttons.

1. Select a frequency band.

2. Tune to the station required.

TurningTrafficAnnouncementsOnand

Off

Before you can receive traffic

announcements, you must press either the

TA button. A TA display will appear to

show the feature is switched on.

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If you are already tuned to a station that

Automatic Volume Control

When available, automatic volume control

adjusts the volume level to compensate

for engine noise and road speed noise.

broadcasts traffic information, TP will also

be displayed. Otherwise the unit will search

for a traffic program.

When traffic information is broadcast, it

will automatically interrupt normal radio

or CD playback and Traffic announcement

will appear in the display.

1. Press the MENU button and AUDIO

SETTINGS.

2. Select VOL. ADJUSTABLE.

If a non-traffic station is selected or

recalled using a preset button, the audio

unit will remain on that station unless TA

is turned off, then on again.

Note: If traffic announcement is on and you

select a preset or manual tune to a non

traffic announcement station no traffic

announcement will be heard.

Note: When you are listening to a non

traffic announcement station and turn

traffic announcement off and on again a TP

seek will occur.

3. Use the arrow button, left or right, to

adjust the setting.

4. Press the OK button to confirm your

selection.

5. Press the MENU button to return.

News Broadcasts

Your audio unit may interrupt normal

reception to broadcast news bulletins from

stations on the FM frequency band, radio

data system or other enhanced network

linked stations.

Traffic Announcement Volume

The display will indicate there is an

incoming announcement, during news

broadcasts. When the audio unit interrupts

for a news broadcast the preset volume

level will be the same as traffic

announcements.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS.

Traffic announcements interrupt normal

broadcasts at a preset minimum level that

is usually louder than normal listening

volumes.

To adjust the preset volume:

•

Use the volume control to make the

necessary adjustment during an

incoming traffic announcement

broadcast. The display will show the

level selected.

3. Scroll to NEWS and turn on or off with

the OK button.

4. Press the MENU button to return.

End of Transit Notification

Alternative Frequencies

The audio unit will return to normal

operation at the end of each traffic

announcement. To end the announcement

prematurely, press TA during the

announcement.

The majority of programs that broadcast

on the FM frequency band have a program

identification code, it can be recognized by

audio units.

When your vehicle moves from one

transmission area to another with the

alternative frequencies tuning switched

on, this function will search for the

strongest station signal.

Note: If you press TA at any other time it

will switch all announcements off.

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Under certain conditions, however,

Regional mode OFF: This allows a larger

coverage area if neighboring regional

networks are carrying the same

programming, but can cause random

alternative frequency switches if they are

not.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS.

alternative frequencies tuning may

temporarily disrupt normal reception.

When selected, the unit continually

evaluates signal strength and, if a better

signal becomes available, the unit will

switch to that alternative. It mutes while

it checks a list of alternative frequencies

and if necessary, it will search once across

the selected frequency band for a genuine

alternative frequency.

3. Scroll to RDS REGIONAL and turn on

or off with the OK button.

4. Press the MENU button to return.

It will restore radio reception when it finds

one or if one is not found, the unit will

return to the original stored frequency.

COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Compact Disc Playback

When selected, AF will be shown in the

display.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS.

3. Scroll to ALTERNAT FREQ. or

ALTERNATIVE FREQ. and turn on or off

with the OK button.

Note: During playback, the display indicates

the disc, track and time that have elapsed

since the start of the track.

During radio reception, press CD once to

start CD playback.

After a disc is loaded, playback starts

4. Press the MENU button to return.

immediately.

Regional Mode

Track Selection

The regional mode controls the behavior

•

Press the seek down button once to

replay the current track. If pressed

within two seconds of the start of a

track, the previous track plays.

of switching between alternative

frequencies list of regional networks of a

station. The station can maintain a fairly

wide network coverage over a large part

of the country. At various times of the day

this large network can be separated into

several smaller regional networks, typically

centralized in major cities or areas. When

the network is not divided into regional

variants, the entire network broadcasts the

same programming.

•

Press the up or down arrow buttons to

select the required track, then press

OK.

You can select a track by using the numeric

keypad. Dial the required track number

until complete (for example, 1 then 2 for

track 12), or dial the number and directly

press OK.

Regional mode ON: This prevents random

alternative frequency switches when

neighboring regional networks are not

carrying the same programming.

Fast Forward and Reverse

Press and hold the seek down or up

buttons to search backward or forward

within the tracks on the disc.

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ISO 9660 Format

Shuffle and Random

This is the most common international

standard for the logical format of files and

folders on a CD-ROM.

Random track playback, also known as

shuffle, plays all tracks on the CD in

random order.

There are several specification levels. In

Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3

format (no more than eight characters in

the name, no more than three characters

in the extension MP3 and WMA) and in

capital letters.

Folder names can be no longer than eight

characters. There can be no more than

eight folder levels (trees). Level 2

specifications allow file names up to 31

characters long.

Press function button 2.

Note: When an MP3 CD is playing, you can

have the system shuffle tracks for the whole

CD, or within the current folder. Pressing

function button 2 toggles these options.

Use the seek up or down button to select

the next track to shuffle, if required.

Repeat Compact Disc Tracks

Press function button 1.

Each folder can have up to eight trees.

Note: When an MP3 or WMA CD is playing,

you can have the system repeat the current

track or all tracks within the current folder.

Pressing function button 1 toggles these

options.

For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion

format, consider these restrictions when

configuring your CD writing software.

Multi Session

Compact Disc Track Scanning

Press function button 3.

This recording method enables adding of

data using the track-at-once method.

Note: When an MP3 or WMA CD is playing,

you can have the system scan tracks on the

CD or within the current folder. Pressing

function button 3 toggles these options.

Conventional CDs begin at a CD control

area called the lead-in and end at an area

called lead-out. A multi session CD is a CD

having multiple sessions, with each

segment from lead-in to lead-out regarded

as a single session.

MP3 and WMA File Playback

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) or WMA

(Windows media audio) is a standard

technology and format for compressing

audio data. This allows a more efficient

use of the media.

You can play MP3 files recorded on

CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW formats. The

disc must be in the ISO 9660 level 1 or level

2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the

expansion format. You can also use a disc

recorded in multi session.

CD-Extra: The format that records audio

(audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and

records data as tracks on session 2.

Mixed CD: In this format, data records as

track 1 and audio (audio CD data) records

as track 2.

File Formats

With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1

and level 2, folder names or file names may

not display correctly.

When naming, be sure to add the file

extension MP3 or WMA to the file name.

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If you put the extension MP3 or WMA to a

file other than MP3 or WMA, the unit

cannot recognize the file correctly and

generates random noise that could

damage your speakers.

The following discs take a longer time to

start playback.

•

A disc recorded with complicated tree

structure.

•

A disc recorded in multi session.

A non-finalized disc, where you can add

more data.

Playing a Multi Session Disc

When the first track of the first session is

audio CD data only, the audio CD data of

the first session plays. Non-audio CD data,

MP3 or WMA file information (such as

track number and time) displays with no

sound.

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ID3 Tag Version 2

The following occurs when an MP3 or

WMA file containing a tag plays:

When the first track of the first session is

not audio CD data:

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When skipping a portion of a tag (at

the beginning of the track) there is no

sound output. Skip time changes

depending on the tag capacity.

Example: At 64 kbytes, it is about 2

seconds (with RealJukebox).

•

If an MP3 or WMA file is on the disc, the

system skips these file and other data.

Audio CD data is not recognized.

If no MP3 or WMA file is in the disc,

nothing plays. Audio CD data is not

recognized.

•

The displayed elapsed playing time

when skipping a portion of the tag is

inaccurate. For MP3 files of a bit rate

other than 128 kbps, time does not

display accurately during playback.

When an MP3 file is created with MP3

conversion software (such as

RealJukebox - a registered trademark

of RealNetworks Inc.), the tag

generates automatically.

MP3 and WMA Files Playback Order

The playback order of the folders and files

are as shown.

Note: The system skips any folder that does

not include an MP3 or WMA file.

To specify a desired playback order before

the folder or file name, input the order by

number (for example, 01 or 02) then record

the contents onto a disc. The order differs

depending on the writing software.

MP3 or WMA Navigation

You can record MP3 tracks on the CD in

several ways. You can place them in the

root directory like a conventional audio CD,

or in folders that may represent categories,

such as album, artist, or genre.

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The normal playing sequence on CDs with

multiple folders is:

Note: You can select these display options

in the same way as MP3 displays. NO DISC

NAME or NO TRACK NAME appears in the

display if there is no encoded information.

•

Play the tracks within the root (top

level) first

Then the tracks in any folder(s) within

the root

Ending Compact Disc Playback

To restore radio reception on all units,

Then move onto the second folder, and

press RADIO.

so forth.

Note: The CD does not eject. The disc

pauses at the point where radio reception

returned.

To resume CD playback, press CD again.

To navigate to a track:

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons to

enter the track list.

2. Navigate the hierarchy using the arrow

buttons to select another folder or

track (file).

3. Press OK to select a highlighted track.

AUDIO INPUT JACK

WARNINGS

Driving while distracted can result in

loss of vehicle control, accident and

injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any

device or feature 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

handheld device while driving and

encourage the use of voice-operated

systems when possible. Make sure that

you are aware of applicable state and local

laws that may affect use of electronic

devices while driving.

MP3 and WMA Display Options

When an MP3 or WMA disc is playing,

certain information encoded in each track

can display. Such information normally

includes:

•

The file name.

The folder name.

ID3 information, which might be the

album or artist name.

The unit normally shows the file name that

is playing. To select one of the other items

of information, press INFO repeatedly until

the required item appears in the display.

Note: If the ID3 information selected is

unavailable, NO MP3 or WMA TAG appears

in the display.

For safety reasons, do not connect

or adjust the settings on your

portable music player while your

vehicle is moving.

Store the portable music player in a

secure location, such as the center

console or the glove box, when your

vehicle is moving. Hard objects may

become projectiles in a collision or sudden

stop, which may increase the risk of serious

injury. The audio extension cable must be

long enough to allow the portable music

player to be safely stored while your

vehicle is moving.

CD Text Display Options

When an audio disc with CD text is playing,

limited information encoded in each track

can display. Such information normally

includes:

•

The disc name.

The artist name.

The track name.

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Note: You cannot index songs using the

5. Switch your portable music player on

and adjust its volume to half its

maximum level.

auxiliary input jack.

6. Press AUX until LINE or LINE IN

appears in the display. You should hear

music from your device even if it is low.

7. Adjust the volume on your portable

music player until it reaches the volume

level of the FM station or CD. Do this

by switching back and forth between

the AUX and FM or CD controls.

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The auxiliary input jack allows you to

connect and play music from your portable

music player through your vehicle speakers.

You can use any portable music player

designed for use with headphones. Your

audio extension cable must have male

1/8th-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at

each end.

USB PORT(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Switch off the engine, radio and

portable music player. Set the parking

brake and put the transmission in

position P (vehicle with an automatic

transmission) or neutral (vehicle with

a manual transmission).

2. Plug the extension cable from the

portable music player into the auxiliary

input jack.

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The USB port allows you to plug in media

playing devices, memory sticks and charge

devices (if supported). See SYNC® (page

?).

3. Switch the radio on. Select either a

tuned FM station or a CD.

4. Adjust the volume as desired.

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AUDIO TROUBLESHOOTING

Audio unit display

Rectification

PLEASE CHECK CD

General error message for CD fault conditions, such as

cannot read the CD, data-CD inserted, etc. Make sure

the disc is loaded correct way up. Clean and re-try, or

replace disc with known music disc. If error persists

contact your dealer.

CD DRIVE MALFUNCTION

CD DRIVE HIGH TEMP

General error message for CD fault conditions such as

possible mechanism fault.

Ambient temperature too hot – unit will not work until

it has cooled down.

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