Audio System - Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC

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Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC

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Accessing the Clock Settings

Press and release the button to access the clock setting.

Use the center arrow controls to change the hours and minutes.

Accessing the Media Source Menu

Press and release the button to open the media source menu.

You can press this multiple times to change to a SYNC-Media device or scroll through the media sources using the arrow buttons. Press OK to select a source.

Accessing the Menu

Press and release the button to access different audio system features.

Accessing the Phone Features

Press and release the button to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See your SYNC information.

Accessing the Sound Settings

Press and release the button to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade and Balance.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. Press OK to confirm a selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change the settings. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit. You can set sound settings for each audio source independently.

Adjusting the Volume

Turn to adjust the volume.

Changing Radio Stations

In radio mode, turn to search through the radio frequency band.

In satellite radio mode, turn to find the previous or next available satellite radio station.

Ejecting the CD

Press and release the button to eject a CD.

Inserting a CD

Insert a CD into the CD slot.

Listening to a CD

Press and release the button to listen to a CD.

Listening to the Radio

Press and release the button to listen to the radio or change radio stations.

Listening to Satellite Radio

Press and release the button to listen to satellite radio.

Muting the Audio

Press and release the button to mute the playing audio.

Playing or Pausing Media

Press and release the button to either play or pause the audio.

Switching the Audio Unit On and Off

Press and release the button.

Using a Cell Phone

Press and release to either answer an incoming phone call or to make a phone call.

Press and hold to end a phone call.

Using the Display Control

Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change the settings.

Press and release to confirm a selection.

Press and release the function buttons below the display to select different functions of the audio system depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).

Using the Number Block

In radio mode, store and recall your favorite radio stations. To store a favorite station press and hold until the sound returns. In phone mode, enter a phone number.

Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse

In radio mode, select a frequency band and press and release either button. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.

In CD mode, press and release to select the next or previous track. Press and hold to move quickly forward or backward through the current track.

In satellite radio mode, press and release to select the next or previous satellite radio station. If you select a specific category (such as jazz, rock or news), press to find the next or previous station in the category you select.

Menu Structure

Press MENU.

Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options.

Press the right arrow to enter a menu. Press the left arrow to exit a menu.

Press OK to confirm a selection.

Note: Depending on your system, some options may appear slightly different.

Radio
Manual Tune	Use the left and right arrows to go up or down the frequency band.
Scan	Select for a brief sampling of all available channels.
AST	Select to store the six strongest local stations on the AM-AST and FM-AST frequency bands.
Set Category for Seek/Scan	Select to have the system search by certain music categories (such as Rock, Pop or Country).
RDS Text Display	Select to view additional broadcast data, if available. This feature defaults to off. RBDS must be on for you to set a category.

Satellite Radio
Scan	Select for a brief sampling of all available channels.
Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	Select to view your satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN). You need this number when communicating with your satellite radio provider to activate, modify or track your account.
Check Channel Guide	Select to view available satellite radio channels. Press OK to open a list of the following options for this channel. Once you skip or lock a channel, you can only access it by pressing Direct Tune and entering the channel number. Locking or unlocking a channel requires your PIN.
Set Category for Seek/Scan	Select to view channel categories (such as Pop, Rock or News). If you select a category, seek and scan functions only stop on channels in that category.
Alerts	Select to switch alerts on or off for songs, artists or teams. The system alerts you when the selection is playing on another channel. Save up to 20 alerts.
Unlock All Stations	Use your PIN to unlock previously locked stations.
Skip No Stations	Use to restore any channels you previously skipped.
Parental Lockout	Select to create a PIN, which allows you to lock or unlock channels. Your initial PIN is 1234.

Audio Settings
Speed Compensated Volume	Adjusts the volume to compensate for speed and wind noise. You can set the system between 0 and +7.
Sound	Select to adjust settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade or Balance.
Occupancy Mode	Select to optimize sound quality for the chosen seating position.
DSP	Choose between the stereo modes.

CD Settings
Scan All	Select to scan all disc selections.
Scan Folder	Select to scan all music in the current MP3 folder.
CD Compression	Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Clock Settings
Set Date and Time	Select to set the time and calendar date.
24 Hour	Select to view clock time in a 12-hour mode or 24-hour mode.

Display Settings
Brightness	Select to change display brightness.
Language	Select to display the language in English, French or Spanish.
Temp. Setting	Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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